Newb 1965 Impala SS

[nicke]

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

[CruizinKev]

welcome aboard Nick! gotta love them impalas! looks great and nice upgrades so far! keep up good work to it!

[mplecha]

That car is a real beauty! Keep it up!

[shopking68]

Welcome! Sweet 65, I love that year!

[nicke]

Thanks everyone... This weekend, I will be converting to a quick ratio (12.7-1) steering box out of a late model Camaro. Looking forward to quite the improvement!

[nicke]

Quick ratio conversion is done, and it feels like a brand new car! As some of you might have noticed, I hit a deer not two months after getting her on the road, so I have replaced all the front end sheet metal, and will do a rear quarter while I am at it, since it will get new paint anyway. Always two steps forward and one step back.

[nicke]

Getting closer to putting her back on the road!