This is a 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible. Turquoise and white. Has a 396 and a 4-speed manual. I restored, and in this video, I tell the story behind it.
I absolutely love that car. I think you did a fantastic job with it. That color scheme is fabulous!! I always wanted a 65 Chevy Impala. That year was my favorite!!
My first car was a 1965 Impala SS with no engine or transmission. I threw a short block 350, 4 bolt main with a 400 transmission. It originally had a 396. I loved that car and still dream to this day that I'm driving it.
Thank you for the video. Great job on the metal work. This is one of my favorite color combinations. I am restoring tat exact car now which I have owned since 1989.
We had a 65 two-door hardtop, with a three on the tree and a 327 when I was in high school. It was just an old car then, but I wish I had it now. I don't care what little issues that car has, you did an awesome job and it's an awesome car. Cheers
That's a beautiful 65. I love the colour. I think you did a awesome job on the restoration. 👍👍 I owned a 65 Belair 4 door. And being in Australia it was a Holden assembled chev, it had a 283. It was a light green with white roof. Was a awesome car. Drove better than my 63 .
Quite the wonderful car you’ve made there, taking a shell, a blank canvas and and putting it back on the road, making something beautiful out of it. 3:73 or 4:10 gear swap would do wonders, and give it a bit of muscle.
My first car when I got my license in 1974, was my Dad's old hand me down 65 Caprice Classic. 327 with a Powerglide. LOL. Later I also owned a 70 Chevelle SS 396 with a 4 speed Munice in about 1977. Now I'm a solid Ford guy, thank God. My wife LOVES your SS clone. Since this car is not original in any way, you should probably consider a set 3:73 gears and a Tremec 5 or 6 speed. American Driveline has all the stuff to make it a bolt in and can consult with you about the gearing to get it right. Great guys and always right. I've worked with them a lot on some really strange projects. Better mileage, smoother, lower first gear and faster with the torque of the Big Block. Not really expensive either. Thanks for another GREAT video BTW.
My amazement of your talents continues. Thank you for sharing your work. I know that every time I comment I'm saying the same things, but I just don't have words for my admiration in the multitude of varied things that you can accomplish. I wish we lived near each other; it would be wonderful to converse and have you for a neighbor or friend. In the photo segment I noticed what appears to be an original radio. Myself, I'd reinstall that radio, add an FM converter and call it a day. I'm pretty much a purist. It was fascinating that you started with less than a shell of a car. That gave you an open canvass to do anything. I have a deep appreciation for the way you built this car and from the perspective that everything you did could have been ordered from a dealership that year. Since you had expressed that at some time in your past, having some unfamiliarity with automatic transmissions, I'd like to make a suggestion. That being, if you determine that you wanted an era correct automatic, I suggest the GM Turbo 400 (TH400. That's a mighty transmission, and I believe it was introduced the year before your car was manufactured, in 1964. I've had a few cars with the TH400, and I'd expect that it would take anything the 396 put to it. So too, in not having an overdrive, you'd have snappy power all the time. As well, I understand that beefier parts are available for those that want to race or constantly push their transmission. As you know that's generally not the duty of a convertible. Haha! You are a wonderfully remarkable man! Thank you for the videos! And I look forward to what you bring in the future.
You did a Good job from what you said you started with -- which didn't sound like much -- maybe the Name - Year - and Convertible. The color looks fine - I think on your car -- it looks good. ------- Thank You for sharing --- Rodney
Great restoration. I once owned a Chevelle with a Muncie 4-speed trans. It worked flawlessly and had no issues when taking off from a stop. It was somewhat noisy though - probably due to the aluminum case. The throttle return spring would have originally been a spring within a spring for redundancy in case one were to fail.
I remember that sinking feeling womping around town with my hopped up small block thinking it was fast and then some guy pulls up next to me with those haunting 396 badges. The best you can hope for is that his car runs really really bad, but usually not bad enough. Embarrassing !
Nice job on the car and the video both are very decent and acceptable so do yourself a favor and dont start taking it apart and above all never part with it. Cars like this have to have a safe, dedicated garage parking spot. For the type and amount of driving you do with it you could just find another saginaw with a lower gearset and leave the rear end alone, this could also be accomplished with a ST-10 but will cost a little more. I purchase a white on red 65 impala SS 396 convertible in 1994 for 2K and although it was quite rusty and worn out it was a complete matching numbers L35/PG car that did not run or drive. My brother and I rebuilt the entire car from bumper to bumper over the course of about one and a half years and did all the work together. Both he and the car are gone now but I will never forget the adventure we had with that car. BTW I was hoping you would insert a short segment of black and white footage into your video for effect but nevertheless, great job and please keep rolling.......
I owned (2) 65 impala. One was SS convertible. You might need to rebuild the rear differential. Or check your U-joints. The trans you are using...believe it or not, you are getting slack from that Trans. You need a M21 or M22 or use a Tremec 6 speed. You also need a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering it sounds like that could help too. The M20 Muncie 4speed I think has a 2.6 to 1 first gear. Your shifter might get stuck a lot if your linkage to the pressure plate is not completely releasing the clutch disk. Maybe you can adjust the fork throw. You have a beautiful car but you should fix the driveline so it works with surgical precision otherwise live a life of total despair. I love that you made your own parts from sheetmetal. I think you should do stand up comedy as you sound witty. I hope after you sat on the grass you did not go from the grass directly to sit in the car. Because your seat will turn green instead of white.
Dalton on pole barn garage used one that you can mount anywhere in just adjusted the cables. At least that's what it look like to me. I thought it was pretty nice but I could be wrong
It's a beautiful restoration man! But personally, the rear end of a 65 Impala looks goofy looking. The taillights are like a 64 design but the top got combed back. Otherwise a great car!🤙
I was thinking about it. What I didn't like is most other transmissions have the shift lever in a different location which interferes with the 4-speed console. Usually, people ether use a modified automatic console, or a custom made one, and I didn't like ether idea.
THIS GORGEOUS 1965 BODY STYLE WAS THE REASON WHY CHEVROLET SOLD A MILLION UNITS
I absolutely love that car. I think you did a fantastic job with it. That color scheme is fabulous!! I always wanted a 65 Chevy Impala. That year was my favorite!!
My first car was a 1965 Impala SS with no engine or transmission. I threw a short block 350, 4 bolt main with a 400 transmission. It originally had a 396. I loved that car and still dream to this day that I'm driving it.
after all you have said about the car, it looks really good.
Thank you for the video. Great job on the metal work. This is one of my favorite color combinations. I am restoring tat exact car now which I have owned since 1989.
Super car and a great story to go with it.
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We had a 65 two-door hardtop, with a three on the tree and a 327 when I was in high school. It was just an old car then, but I wish I had it now. I don't care what little issues that car has, you did an awesome job and it's an awesome car. Cheers
Thank you very much.
That's a beautiful 65. I love the colour. I think you did a awesome job on the restoration. 👍👍 I owned a 65 Belair 4 door. And being in Australia it was a Holden assembled chev, it had a 283. It was a light green with white roof. Was a awesome car. Drove better than my 63 .
That's pretty cool. Thank you very much.
65thro67 my favorite year of Impala 68 love em all these were my favorites love mane mane nice video
Much enjoyed this video. The work that you did is remarkable.
Thank you.
Quite the wonderful car you’ve made there, taking a shell, a blank canvas and and putting it back on the road, making something beautiful out of it. 3:73 or 4:10 gear swap would do wonders, and give it a bit of muscle.
My first car when I got my license in 1974, was my Dad's old hand me down 65 Caprice Classic. 327 with a Powerglide. LOL. Later I also owned a 70 Chevelle SS 396 with a 4 speed Munice in about 1977. Now I'm a solid Ford guy, thank God. My wife LOVES your SS clone. Since this car is not original in any way, you should probably consider a set 3:73 gears and a Tremec 5 or 6 speed. American Driveline has all the stuff to make it a bolt in and can consult with you about the gearing to get it right. Great guys and always right. I've worked with them a lot on some really strange projects. Better mileage, smoother, lower first gear and faster with the torque of the Big Block. Not really expensive either. Thanks for another GREAT video BTW.
Interesting. I do like that color.
Wow! That color rocks!
My amazement of your talents continues. Thank you for sharing your work. I know that every time I comment I'm saying the same things, but I just don't have words for my admiration in the multitude of varied things that you can accomplish. I wish we lived near each other; it would be wonderful to converse and have you for a neighbor or friend.
In the photo segment I noticed what appears to be an original radio. Myself, I'd reinstall that radio, add an FM converter and call it a day. I'm pretty much a purist.
It was fascinating that you started with less than a shell of a car. That gave you an open canvass to do anything. I have a deep appreciation for the way you built this car and from the perspective that everything you did could have been ordered from a dealership that year.
Since you had expressed that at some time in your past, having some unfamiliarity with automatic transmissions, I'd like to make a suggestion. That being, if you determine that you wanted an era correct automatic, I suggest the GM Turbo 400 (TH400. That's a mighty transmission, and I believe it was introduced the year before your car was manufactured, in 1964. I've had a few cars with the TH400, and I'd expect that it would take anything the 396 put to it. So too, in not having an overdrive, you'd have snappy power all the time. As well, I understand that beefier parts are available for those that want to race or constantly push their transmission. As you know that's generally not the duty of a convertible. Haha!
You are a wonderfully remarkable man! Thank you for the videos! And I look forward to what you bring in the future.
You did a Good job from what you said you started with -- which didn't sound like much -- maybe the Name - Year - and Convertible. The color looks fine - I think on your car -- it looks good. ------- Thank You for sharing --- Rodney
Great restoration.
I once owned a Chevelle with a Muncie 4-speed trans. It worked flawlessly and had no issues when taking off from a stop. It was somewhat noisy though - probably due to the aluminum case.
The throttle return spring would have originally been a spring within a spring for redundancy in case one were to fail.
I enjoyed your video and your car looks good for something "pieced together".Nice job on it.
Nice restoration looks like a fun driver. Great Job!!
I remember that sinking feeling womping around town with my hopped up small block thinking it was fast and then some guy pulls up next to me with those haunting 396 badges. The best you can hope for is that his car runs really really bad, but usually not bad enough. Embarrassing !
Hello audience !!!!! Classic ! Love the car
Would have been fun to see a picture of the car when you first got it. The colour works for me.
He has a photo expose' at the end of the video. You missed it.
Super impressive. rebuild that 4 speed and you'll have a sweet cruiser.
Maybe I will.
Nice job on the car and the video both are very decent and acceptable so do yourself a favor and dont start taking it apart and above all never part with it. Cars like this have to have a safe, dedicated garage parking spot. For the type and amount of driving you do with it you could just find another saginaw with a lower gearset and leave the rear end alone, this could also be accomplished with a ST-10 but will cost a little more. I purchase a white on red 65 impala SS 396 convertible in 1994 for 2K and although it was quite rusty and worn out it was a complete matching numbers L35/PG car that did not run or drive. My brother and I rebuilt the entire car from bumper to bumper over the course of about one and a half years and did all the work together. Both he and the car are gone now but I will never forget the adventure we had with that car. BTW I was hoping you would insert a short segment of black and white footage into your video for effect but nevertheless, great job and please keep rolling.......
I owned (2) 65 impala. One was SS convertible. You might need to rebuild the rear differential. Or check your U-joints. The trans you are using...believe it or not, you are getting slack from that Trans. You need a M21 or M22 or use a Tremec 6 speed. You also need a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering it sounds like that could help too. The M20 Muncie 4speed I think has a 2.6 to 1 first gear. Your shifter might get stuck a lot if your linkage to the pressure plate is not completely releasing the clutch disk. Maybe you can adjust the fork throw. You have a beautiful car but you should fix the driveline so it works with surgical precision otherwise live a life of total despair. I love that you made your own parts from sheetmetal. I think you should do stand up comedy as you sound witty. I hope after you sat on the grass you did not go from the grass directly to sit in the car. Because your seat will turn green instead of white.
Dalton on pole barn garage used one that you can mount anywhere in just adjusted the cables. At least that's what it look like to me. I thought it was pretty nice but I could be wrong
I absolutely love your car. I hope you keep the manual tranny. I'm looking forward to more videos from you 😉.
As nice as your Falcon. I wouldn't change it for anything!
So if you put the right Muncie in it, the ratio will be correct and will have a more agreeable transmission sound.
It's a beautiful restoration man!
But personally, the rear end of a 65 Impala looks goofy looking. The taillights are like a 64 design but the top got combed back. Otherwise a great car!🤙
I've always thought the exact opposite. But you '64 guys really love those cars.
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Did you get snow or hail yesterday?
What premade top did you buy?
What about a five-speed 6 speed manual or is that too far away from stock for you?
I was thinking about it. What I didn't like is most other transmissions have the shift lever in a different location which interferes with the 4-speed console. Usually, people ether use a modified automatic console, or a custom made one, and I didn't like ether idea.
I would have taken your video of the top and demand refund from the place i got it from.
For sale?
No.
THIS GORGEOUS 1965 BODY STYLE WAS THE REASON WHY CHEVROLET SOLD A MILLION UNITS