nicke
05-27-2011, 09:12 AM
Hi Guys... I have been lurking on this site for a while, and belong to quite a few others, but wanted to share here (mostly learn and admire though).
I bought my 65' impala when I was 16, and have had it ever since, It was my daily driver through high school and college. I have done little things to it, but have really been active the last year or so. I had the numbers matching 327 completely redone, as well as the 461 camel hump heads, and powerglide tranny. I put a mild cam in it too. I also, just added 13" front disc brakes and dropped spindles, and 2" rear lowering springs (might cut a 1/2 or coil out of these too), to get a nice stance. I am running 18" wheels up front and 20" wheels out back. Put a new dual master cylinder, power booster and all new brake lines on it as well. Also, aluminum radiator, blue dot tail lights, dual antennas, and a nice remote keyless entry setup. I have literally done everything myself (in my little one car garage) and learned quite a bit in the process. My next upgrades will probably be steering and suspension. I am thinking about doing a quick ratio steering box, all new front end components with poly, new front and rear sway bars, and rear upper and lower control arms (my car has a 12 bolt rear 3.07 gears, and two upper and two lower control arms).
I look forward to continuing this project and getting inspiration and ideas from you all!
Thanks
Nick
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I bought my 65' impala when I was 16, and have had it ever since, It was my daily driver through high school and college. I have done little things to it, but have really been active the last year or so. I had the numbers matching 327 completely redone, as well as the 461 camel hump heads, and powerglide tranny. I put a mild cam in it too. I also, just added 13" front disc brakes and dropped spindles, and 2" rear lowering springs (might cut a 1/2 or coil out of these too), to get a nice stance. I am running 18" wheels up front and 20" wheels out back. Put a new dual master cylinder, power booster and all new brake lines on it as well. Also, aluminum radiator, blue dot tail lights, dual antennas, and a nice remote keyless entry setup. I have literally done everything myself (in my little one car garage) and learned quite a bit in the process. My next upgrades will probably be steering and suspension. I am thinking about doing a quick ratio steering box, all new front end components with poly, new front and rear sway bars, and rear upper and lower control arms (my car has a 12 bolt rear 3.07 gears, and two upper and two lower control arms).
I look forward to continuing this project and getting inspiration and ideas from you all!
Thanks
Nick
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