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09-26-2011, 05:25 PM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
its getting there!!
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09-27-2011, 02:39 PM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
To shave door handles, or not to shave door handles. That is my question. Did a few quick renderings of what it would look like. What do you think? Love it, hate it, or not too much difference?
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09-27-2011, 03:11 PM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
If it's what you want, go for it. I know it's a lot of work and makes more hassles if the battery dies and s on on, so really it's up to what you want. I like it either way personally.
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09-27-2011, 05:14 PM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
Shaved pic looks great! I love the handles more. I'd leave em.
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09-29-2011, 12:23 PM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
Hey Nicke, what a great thread!
I like the shaved handle look, but it makes your emblems stick out more. I'd get rid of those too, or keep the handles and all. Looks great either way. Posted via Mobile Device
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09-29-2011, 01:53 PM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
First off nice car, I hated to see it get wrecked. The shaved handles look cool, but the painted bumper that you had photoshop not so much. I like all the chrome I can get.
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09-29-2011, 02:21 PM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
Thanks guys... And I agree big mike. I'm keeping the chrome bumpers, and only painting the lower valance. I should have her bolted back together in the next week or so. Stay tuned... I guess they are right, a car/truck project is never 'finished"...
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09-29-2011, 04:15 PM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
I like the shine on my cars.
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09-29-2011, 04:44 PM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
Don't shave 'em. It's kind of a theme, all or nothing. I know of a 66 nova, beautiful car but he shaved the handles, all the other chrome remains and it just doesn't look right to me.
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09-29-2011, 04:52 PM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
agreed... I will be keeping the SS script and emblems on the front fenders, though I will be smoothing the header panel and trunk emblem. If it wasn't an SS, I would have no qualms about deleting all emblems, but after sourcing and paying for nice ones, I feel like I need to keep them ;-)
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10-06-2011, 10:36 AM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
Slowly but surely she's coming back together...
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10-06-2011, 11:16 AM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
That looks great! What primer did you use?
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10-06-2011, 11:25 AM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
Not sure of the brand... it is a sealer, as I will use this opportunity to get the entire car straight. I will be sanding everything, and painting the entire car...
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10-06-2011, 11:31 AM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
Cool deal and good luck! Keep progress pics coming!
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10-06-2011, 10:18 PM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
more pics!!!!
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10-07-2011, 04:35 PM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
OK... So right now I am getting the front clip aligned with the doors and living happy on the car. I am picking up a pack of shims on the way home from work today, then I am gonna have at it. Also, I decided on shaving the emblem from the front header panel and the rear emblem on the trunk (but keeping the lock cylinder). Attached pics showing what I mean. In the last pic you see that I already have the holes welded up on the new clip. I did like the emblems, but think this will be a smooth little custom touch.... Also, put in a new high-torque mini starter did the dn to si style alternator conversion to keep my electronics happy...
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10-07-2011, 08:25 PM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
I think it'll make it subtle with those emblem removals. And it's easy enough to undo as well.
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10-07-2011, 10:11 PM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
Looks really clean without the emblems. The fender looks like it lines up pretty good too.
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10-11-2011, 02:49 PM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
Threw in the mini starter, new alternator, radiator and electric fans this weekend. Fired her up for the first time since the accident too! Spent a bit of time aligning the front and I am getting pretty close. The wiring you see is sloppy, as I haven't cleaned up the routing yet and made it look nice. Its tough doing all this in a tiny 1 car garage, but sure beats being out in the rain!
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10-11-2011, 05:57 PM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
Looking good!
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10-24-2011, 11:25 PM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
Still getting things lined up. Pulled the rear trim to get the corners square, and will be filling the holes above the lock cylinder. Also, cleaned up the electric fan wiring. Its nice to be able to start her up... fan works like a charm too. Comes on at 180, off at 170. So far so good! Also pulled all the window chrome. Will be pulling the glass to paint.
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10-25-2011, 01:56 AM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
Very nice work and good job on the fans install.
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11-03-2011, 02:58 PM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
Still aligning the body panels. I have spent more time than I care to admit on this, but I am taking my time and trying to get it right. Now that its winter time here, I am in no rush to get her back on the road. The hood and cowl are starting to line up nicely!
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11-03-2011, 03:15 PM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
Very nice! Anymore when I'm building a project, I do the same. Try and get the body panels to fit the best I can and then disassemble to paint. Good work and keep at it.
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11-03-2011, 08:36 PM
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
Time well spent. It's really tempting to start rushing things to get things done. That's a big reason I like doing things myself. There's countless little things that only you will know were done.
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