1965 Chevrolet Impala

Vehicle Overview

A rescued project that has been in the works for at least two decades. Most of the bodywork is done but there are spots that need minor fixes and the underbody needs some cleanup and paint. I completely rebuilt the frame last year by reinforcing the welds and adding braces to the rear shock mounts and rear frame rails. I put QA1 coilovers on all four corners, Corvette front calipers and built a 12 Bolt with 3.73 gears, an Eaton Truetrac differnetial, non c-clip axles and Wilwood disc brakes.

Vehicle Story

Future Plans

The powertrain will consist of a 468 Mark IV BBC with Brodix RR-Oval heads, forged piston and rods on a cast crank in front of a Deltrans built 4L60e and managed by a Terminator X Max Stealth 4BBL. I want to get the engine and transmission installed this winter so that I can get it into paint in the spring, followed by interior and upholstery over the summer. Wheels are undecided, although it'll likely start out with a set of 15" Rally's. Original paint was Ermine White, but I'm leaning toward Danube Blue. However, I'm seriously considering Evening Orchid because it's a stunning one year only color.