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Zoomin · 11-20-2011, 10:25 PM

Man, that turned out great!

You've got a ton of patience to spend that kinda time on it, but it sure is worth it.

nicke · 12-05-2011, 11:57 PM

Finally got phase 1 of the grill done. Got all the paint off with the steel wool. This basically how its going to look. I will but some mag polish on it by hand before I hang it back on the car, but until then, here it is. I have quite a bit to do before its ready to go again. My fingers are sore and bruised from all the sanding!

chevyndn · 12-06-2011, 07:31 PM

man that looks sweet!

nicke · 12-09-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyndn

man that looks sweet!

Thanks man!

jb1016 · 12-10-2011, 01:12 PM

Yeah, I think that's an improvement for sure. One of those things that took a ridiculous amount of time to complete, and almost nobody will notice...but you'll know you did it

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-12-2011, 08:12 PM

The grill turned out awesome!

nicke · 12-15-2011, 03:15 PM

Thanks guys!

CAL 58 GMC · 12-17-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nicke

My wheels just arrived...I have disc brakes/2" dropped spindles in the mail as we speak (going to lower the rear with springs as well).
What do you think?

What brand of wheels are those. I know Summit Racing has there own brand that look like those, I was just wondering if yours were the same. Whatever wheel they are I like the way they look on your ride!

nicke · 12-19-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

What brand of wheels are those. I know Summit Racing has there own brand that look like those, I was just wondering if yours were the same. Whatever wheel they are I like the way they look on your ride!

They are called showwheels, and are made on the same machines as the intro wheels (and a few others). I saw them first in a classic industries catalog, and really liked the look.

nicke · 01-06-2012, 03:36 PM

I am going to try to "restore" that stainless window trim that you can see behind the grill in the last pic. Its not in terrible shape, but not perfect. I have a nice book, and some tools especially for this.
I figure with new paint, any imperfections in any of the chrome or stainless trim will really stand out.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-06-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nicke

I am going to try to "restore" that stainless window trim that you can see behind the grill in the last pic. Its not in terrible shape, but not perfect. I have a nice book, and some tools especially for this.
I figure with new paint, any imperfections in any of the chrome or stainless trim will really stand out.

You're absolutely right! That trim restoration willl add to your car a ton!

nicke · 02-07-2012, 12:00 PM

Well, since I will be repainting the entire car, I figured I would replace the pass side quarter panel. It is a bit wavy and the PO covered it up with bondo. With the new sheetmetal up front, the recently replaced driver side quarter, and now this, It should be pretty straight. Looking forward to doing some sanding and getting dirty, in an effort to be driving her this spring!!!!
-Nick

lyrikz · 03-06-2012, 11:49 AM

Nicke,

DO you ever go to the end of the world rod run in longbeach???

nicke · 03-06-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

Nicke,

DO you ever go to the end of the world rod run in longbeach???

Nope, haven't been to that one. Longbeach WA?

I can typically be found at Goodguys events... All the Washington ones, Denver Co, Columbus OH, and Del Mar CA too!

lyrikz · 03-06-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nicke

Nope, haven't been to that one. Longbeach WA?

I can typically be found at Goodguys events... All the Washington ones, Denver Co, Columbus OH, and Del Mar CA too!

Is the suspension on your 65 similiar to a chevy caprice 66?

nicke · 03-06-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

Is the suspension on your 65 similiar to a chevy caprice 66?

Yep, its the exact same... 65-70 full size share all the same chassis components.

hopped up · 03-06-2012, 02:12 PM

great job! just wondering didnt you just het the car painted? did they not do a good job? i thought yous just have to respray the front clip. car looks great ! i love 65s
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nicke · 03-06-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hopped up

great job! just wondering didnt you just het the car painted? did they not do a good job? i thought yous just have to respray the front clip. car looks great ! i love 65s
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Yea, I had the car painted 2 years ago, but since I will have to get the new clip painted (from hitting the deer) I figured I would replace the passenger side quarter panel (the only metal on the car that isn't perfect) and paint the entire car again. The current panel is a bit wavy and shows a previous repair that wasn't done correctly.

So, before summer gets underway, I will have a pretty straight impala back on the road!
-Nick

nicke · 03-12-2012, 01:33 PM

Not being able to drive my car is the hardest part about all of this! I have to settle for looking at pictures until I can drive it again! This is one of my favorite pics of my car from last summer, a few weeks prior to hitting the deer :-/

Heavy Evy · 03-12-2012, 02:35 PM

speechless.......... I'm working on getting a 66 right now! Have you ever had a problem with the rear axle supports rusting or breaking?

nicke · 03-12-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy Evy

speechless.......... I'm working on getting a 66 right now! Have you ever had a problem with the rear axle supports rusting or breaking?

Nope, no issues with the rear axle at all. She is real solid underneath. It is the 12 bolt rear with 2 lower and 2 upper control arms stock, which was originally put on the higher hp cars from the factory. Other cars only got 1 upper control arm.

-Nick

Heavy Evy · 03-12-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by nicke

Nope, no issues with the rear axle at all. She is real solid underneath. It is the 12 bolt rear with 2 lower and 2 upper control arms stock, which was originally put on the higher hp cars from the factory. Other cars only got 1 upper control arm.

-Nick

Learn something new everyday! Around here in my neck of the woods they use salt on the roads during winter and it eats up the metal on all the cars. The 66 im looking at has a rusted broken upper control arm in the rear. They should have used two on all of them.

jhngardner367 · 03-15-2012, 02:30 AM

That brings tears to my eyes. I had a burgundy '65ss,in 1969.My mom used it to take my sis to work,and it came back on a wrecker.She got sideswiped by an 18-wheeler.The frame and body were so messed up,it couldn't be fixed.

nicke · 03-15-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jhngardner367

That brings tears to my eyes. I had a burgundy '65ss,in 1969.My mom used it to take my sis to work,and it came back on a wrecker.She got sideswiped by an 18-wheeler.The frame and body were so messed up,it couldn't be fixed.

Not fun... I literally almost cried, and I knew the damage to mine could be fixed.
Its never too late to get another one though!
-Nick

nicke · 03-30-2012, 12:17 PM

I just bought a new rear quarter (the side that I didn't already replace) and will be putting that on here soon. With that, all my metal will be real solid!

11-20-2011, 10:25 PM	#201
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12-05-2011, 11:57 PM	#202
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Finally got phase 1 of the grill done. Got all the paint off with the steel wool. This basically how its going to look. I will but some mag polish on it by hand before I hang it back on the car, but until then, here it is. I have quite a bit to do before its ready to go again. My fingers are sore and bruised from all the sanding! Attached Images __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

12-06-2011, 07:31 PM	#203
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12-15-2011, 03:15 PM	#207
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Thanks guys! __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

01-06-2012, 03:36 PM	#210
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS I am going to try to "restore" that stainless window trim that you can see behind the grill in the last pic. Its not in terrible shape, but not perfect. I have a nice book, and some tools especially for this. I figure with new paint, any imperfections in any of the chrome or stainless trim will really stand out. __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

02-07-2012, 12:00 PM	#212
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Well, since I will be repainting the entire car, I figured I would replace the pass side quarter panel. It is a bit wavy and the PO covered it up with bondo. With the new sheetmetal up front, the recently replaced driver side quarter, and now this, It should be pretty straight. Looking forward to doing some sanding and getting dirty, in an effort to be driving her this spring!!!! -Nick __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

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03-12-2012, 01:33 PM	#219
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Not being able to drive my car is the hardest part about all of this! I have to settle for looking at pictures until I can drive it again! This is one of my favorite pics of my car from last summer, a few weeks prior to hitting the deer :-/ __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

03-12-2012, 02:35 PM	#220
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03-15-2012, 02:30 AM	#223
jhngardner367 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Austin, Arkansas Posts: 248	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS That brings tears to my eyes. I had a burgundy '65ss,in 1969.My mom used it to take my sis to work,and it came back on a wrecker.She got sideswiped by an 18-wheeler.The frame and body were so messed up,it couldn't be fixed. __________________ Always expect the unexpected,....but don't expect the unexpected to be the unexpected you expect ! I'm busier than a one-legged cat,in a sandbox! Veteran..and proud ! I can't fix what ain't broke....you want I should break it?

03-30-2012, 12:17 PM	#225
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS I just bought a new rear quarter (the side that I didn't already replace) and will be putting that on here soon. With that, all my metal will be real solid! __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos



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