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1965
Please Welcome:
Year: 1965
Name: Jordon Long
Location: Visalia, CA,
Comments: I have a '65 SS 327 factory 4spd. car that also came with a factory 12 bolt 4:11 posi. I actually traded a '68 "plain Jane" Chevelle for it. The guy didn't know what he had. He said it didn't run, but he had the distributor stabed 6 points off. I'm rebilding it to pretty much stock now, and I plan on keeping it for a while.
- Friday, November 20, 1998 at 21:19:46 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Randy
Email: <ggd15@hotmail.com>
Location: Eugene Oregon,
Comments: I have a black 65 malibu i took off the fron end and am starting to take off the rest of the body it has a blue interior and i am making it into a SS and i am painting it red i am looking for black bucketseats and back black seats black carpet to and a black dash board i am also looking for chevy call sit a 30/30 cam or i just need a high performance cam for my 350ci 4bolt engine i am puting in and i know 69 camaro's have this SS hood with a 5 to 6 inch lift on the hood i am looking for one that will fit on my 65 malibu and i am alos looking for a 3.42 or 3.73 rear end posi.12 bolt please and two disc brakes but if i can get all this i will be down and may someday we can race side to side but thanx if you can e-mail me if have some of this oh pluse i am looking for a pro chrger or it also can be called a turbo ok thanx bye.
Randy
- Wednesday, November 11, 1998 at 15:57:48 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Don Silva
Email: <HelmetD@aol.com>
Location: sacto,
Comments: I got this bucket on a trade for a couple of sixty 64 novas
dropped a pumped up 406 sb stall conv 350 trans
510 lift cam with disc brakes did all the work at home
Color is three different shades off blue since I got all straight parts off three other cars I got.
15/7 rallys smokin all the little ponys.want to put nitros soon.
- Monday, November 09, 1998 at 20:26:27 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Ron Balkowitsch
Email: <rmbalky@btigate.com>
Location: Mandan, ND,
Comments: i bought a 65 Malibu 3 yrs. ago which was finished. Repinted the original light blue with redone interior. I have 14 in. rally wheels on after taking off the SS Impala hub caps.It has a 283 2BRL and powerglide transmission.
- Sunday, November 08, 1998 at 10:40:24 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Greg Embury
Email: <gtembury@cyou.com>
Location: Crestview Florida,
Comments: Working on a restified 65 El Camino. 327/300, TH350, PS,PB, Vintage Air AC. Looking for a floor console, dash bezel/instruments,tilt column, maybe a bench seat if anyone knows of any of these. Interested in any and all Chevy's from 1911-1972.
- Thursday, November 05, 1998 at 06:17:03 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Marshal Mattingley
Location: North Dakota,
Comments: 1965 Chevelle Malibu, 383 stroker, TH350, 4:11 12 bolt Posi
- Thursday, October 29, 1998 at 08:36:44 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: chris
Email: <CMER225498>
Comments: I'M PLANNING ON BUYING A 65' SS AND WUOLD LIKE TO NNOW ALL YALL CAN TELL ME ABOUT THE CAR
- Wednesday, October 28, 1998 at 15:23:21 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: John McNally
Email: <johnnyhugh@aol.com>
Location: Southern California,
Comments: '65 Malibu Convertible - original engine replaced in the '80s, is nearing completion of restoration.
- Saturday, October 24, 1998 at 21:30:35 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Michael Tokarz
Email: <toke1@worldnet.att.net>
Location: Akron, OH,
Comments: I have a 65 elcamino 'custom' . It currently has a '71 350 with a T-10 4 spd and 12 bolt posi. I am currently looking for original buckets ,4 spd console, and any information on front end suspension upgrades, as far as disc brakes and 2" drop are concerned. I am also interested in what size 16 or 17 inch wheel and tire combo will fit on the rear. For any one looking to add AC to their car contact Vintage Air, they have a complete package for 65 chevelle. It looks like a very clean install and cost about what original parts cost.
- Friday, October 23, 1998 at 11:50:49 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: LAYNE ROBERTS
Email: <lroberts@advancedoffice.com>
Location: Alexandria, La.,
Comments: 65 SS Malibu. Bought it a couple of years ago. Complete car down to the SS hubcaps. All original inside and out. Quarters rusted out. Aqua with white interior. 283 with muncie. All original #'s match. 89k original. Paid $1,800. Was running. In the process of a slow resto. Also have a 327 300hp. Will keep the 283 but install the 327. Was it worth the $1,800?
- Friday, October 23, 1998 at 09:03:40 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Barry English
Email: <benglish@primeline.net>
Location: Tiverton Ont. Canada,
Comments: I have a 65 elky that I am going to rebuild .I have all the parts to work on it this winter . the only part # that I cannot locate in all the part books that I have looked through is the flex hose from the rearend to the frame.any help would be a big help
elky fan since 65
Barry
- Tuesday, October 20, 1998 at 19:24:18 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: squash
Email: <squashf1@bellsouth.net>
Location: noth carolina,
Comments: I bought a one owner two door hardtop,283,p.g. with 53k miles.A 91 year-old school teacher drove it for 31 years.It needed a trunkpan and patches above the rear wheels.Removed the front clip and suspension and currently replacing all suspension parts.I am wanting to add a vinyl top and i need the chrome trim at the back windows {b-pillars}.would also like to find a reasonably priced auto console.found a set of correct year buckets at the Charlotte auto fair in Sept. for a $125.that was cheep enough.Any help would be appreciated.
- Monday, October 12, 1998 at 16:46:10 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Jerry Stark
Email: <TP Rover@aol.com>
Location: Santa Rosa, CA,
Comments: 65 4 door, the front seats have been replaced with cheap buckets. Where can I find some good bucket seats and will buckets from other cars fit? I want something that will last. Any suggestions appreciated.
- Tuesday, October 06, 1998 at 12:48:44 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: travis coots
Email: <cootstl@hotmail.com>
Location: st. joseph,
Comments: I just bought a 1968 chevelle for $800. I need all the info I can get on it, for ex. engine specs., best gear ratios for racing, and what would be better an oldsmobile 350 special edition rocket or the original 396. please reply asap
- Tuesday, October 06, 1998 at 11:54:37 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Greg
Email: <twrs19@mail.idt.net>
Location: Orange County, CA,
Comments: I am looking at a 1965 Malibu SS, 283 Auto P/S, PB the body is very straight, no obvious repair or rust. Paint has many small chips, but not too bad. Interior carpet is pretty worn, could use new seat covers. Everything else is in good condition. Seller is asking $5800 firm. No air conditioning.
1. Is this too much to pay?
2. If I want to add air cond, would it be too expensive or hard to add factory correct unit, or should I go with a more modern after market setup?
- Wednesday, September 30, 1998 at 14:58:25 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Dale
Email: <dbrown@wizzards.net>
Location: Medford Oregon,
Comments: In 1995 I purchased a 65' 300 dlx. 2 door post. Of course I was looking for the allusive SS, but could not find one locally. Need less to say, I settled. I was glad I did, because I found a good base for what I wanted to do.
Over the next three years, my car has had a complete front end rebuild, replaced the 230 six cyl, with a .060 over 396 packed full of the goodies, TCI turbo 400, and a 12 bolt posi. The original interior is in descent shape, but the alluminum trim is corroded. All that is left is a little body work, paint, a tilt steering column, and I will have a good runner for next years Hot August Nights.
I have misc. parts ( hood, driver fender, orig wheels & caps, etc. ). I also have a friend who has some things to sell as well ( SS dash w/ factory tach. and complete wiring harness,
heater controls, etc. ) Please Email if you are interested.
- Wednesday, September 23, 1998 at 21:48:17 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: LEN
Email: <REEDSIX@AOL.COM>
Location: VA,
Comments: NEED TO FIND HOW TO CONTACT H-O RACING FOR DISK BRAKE CONVERSION
UNLESS SOMEONE KNOWS WHAT BALL JOINTS AND OUTER TIE RODS TO USE 70 TO 81 F BODY SPINDLES AND DISKS THANKS LEN
- Wednesday, September 23, 1998 at 19:41:07 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Bill
Email: <chevrolet350@ctc.net>
Location: North Carolina,
Comments: 65 elcamino rebuilt 72 chevy 350 slowly trying to fix up.But it is so hard to find parts for. So I am looking for rear full quarter panels & some crome any info please contact. THANKS A BUNCH
- Tuesday, September 22, 1998 at 13:44:44 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Rodney
Email: <watersga@aol.com>
Location: near atlanta,
Comments: I have a 65 SS blue/blue 327/300 hp 4 spd. I've owned the car since 1990 and have done quiet a bit of work on it. A friend of mine recently bought a documented 65 SS L79 from the original owners. It's a mist blue, blue two tone, 4 spd of course, power steering, rear antenna. The interior is original and in great shape (door panels, seats, headliner). The exterior is straight and has been repainted but not a lot of prep work. Some of the exterior trim has been replaced (grille, emblems). It's a really nice driver. His question is what is the value of the car. He knows only around 6000 were produced. Please email if you have ideas. Thanks
- Monday, September 21, 1998 at 20:03:14 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Daniel Bernal
Email: <danielb@col-online.com>
Location: Bogota, Colombia (South America),
Comments: I´m interested on ´65 chevelle malibu chrome parts for the right front too.
- Sunday, September 20, 1998 at 23:36:59 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Daniel Bernal
Email: <danielb@col-online.com>
Location: Bogotá, Colombia (South America),
Comments: I own a 1965 Chevelle Malibu (283) 4 door wagon that the U.S. embassy brought in that year. That´s the one and only in the country.
I´m trying to restore it and i´m looking for the stop light covers and the emblems. (That means letters C, R and T plus the front, right and left emblems).
If anyone know about where can I find this new or used, but in perfect conditions, please write me.
- Sunday, September 20, 1998 at 23:21:04 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Byron Frank
Email: <frankbgic2@nfinity.com>
Location: Elkhorn, NE,
Comments: El Camino Willow green bottom, White top first owmer paid $10.00
for two tone. PS,PB,A/C,Auto. 1970 350/350 turbo trans intsalled in 1978. I purchased in May of 1997. It will never be a show car. I use it everyday. It looks fantastic from twenty feet.
- Saturday, September 12, 1998 at 19:00:46 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Ken Kroboth
Email: <rkroboth@concentric.net>
Location: Rochester,NY usa,
Comments: I just bought a 65 chevelle malibu convertible about 3 mos,ago and it was a fathers day/birthday gift. it was originally a 6 cyl
and then converted to 283 2bbl/powerglide. It needs some suspension work but frame and car is rock solid White/black interior. I am looking for interior/dash/front grill parts as well as buckets/consol. since it is a bench now. Looking for other chevelle owner's in upstate new york to form club also
e-mail w/parts or questions/or info. thanks Ken
- Saturday, September 12, 1998 at 05:56:07 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Frank Daniels
Email: <fdaniels@cchono.com>
Location: Hawaii,
Comments: I have a 65'SS that I was given as a father's day present. God, I love my wife and kids! It's not real pretty to look at right now, but it has a 283 bored 60 over and sleaved back to original cylinder size. She has a mild cam and a set of pyramid power pack heads, all topped of by the original 2 bbl intake and rochester 2 bbl carb. All my freinds laughed at the two barrell, till I spun the tires! It made a road trip from central Texas to north east Kansas on $20 worth of gas. I love this car but I am still learning a little here and there about it before beinning the resto. any info that can be given about the car would be great. So far what I know is that she had a 327, still has the original power glide, and was ermine white with a charcoal interior.
- Friday, September 11, 1998 at 15:55:01 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Chris Culbert
Email: <cculbert@mcis.messiah.edu>
Location: Gettysburg penna.,
Comments: Ihave 2 65 el caminos neither have very good frames I have been
told that a 64 or 65 station wagon frame is the same is this true?I would also like to know if any of you know where there
are any in good shape and reasonable.
- Friday, September 11, 1998 at 12:59:17 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Bryan Mitchell
Email: <BMitc85914@aol.com>
Location: Portland, OR ,
Comments: I've just purchased(picking it up this weekend) a '65 Malibu.It's not much but mostly straight sheetmetal,all the glass, and some misc. trim, but it's mine! A casual look at the vin shows that it's a plain jane 6-banger that came white with a red interior. Would I be commiting a great sin to put it back together like I think it should have been? I'm thinking white's a good color, but I really liked the 2-tone aqua that was in my grand-dads chevelle. I would also like to lower it and install many suspension/handling pieces. I'm fond of destroked 400's also. On top of all these mods, I hope to keep it stock appearing(at least at first glance). Is anyone willing to offer an opinion? Thanx, see ya on the road....
- Thursday, September 10, 1998 at 22:04:03 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Gary Williams
Email: <cave3@edumaster.net>
Location: stilwell oklahoma,
Comments: I have a 65 chevelle 300 4 door. I bought it off my cousin for $800 and drove it home. It didn't need a whole lot of work just some hot rod modifications.It has a 350 four bolt main,a th350,and runs 3.73 rearend.I took some of the stock equipment off and replaced it. I put a Weiand X-celarator intake ,a Pro Flex flex fan,an Acel HEI distributer,and a 750cfm holly on the motor.It runs realy good but needs a little rust taken out of it and paint. If any one has a four put some pictures of it on the Team Chevelle page. It has a 350 .030 over four bolt main motor,
- Wednesday, September 09, 1998 at 11:31:06 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: joe
Email: <j148r@aol.com>
Location: n.j,,
Comments: i have a 65 nose rear trunk lid and more.
for sall if you need it email me .....
- Tuesday, September 08, 1998 at 17:05:03 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: chief
Email: <craigh@cybrtyme.com>
Location: attalla, al,
Comments: 65 chevelle making into street rod 10 year's in making
- Thursday, August 27, 1998 at 22:30:40 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Greg Pedrola
Email: <clpedro@gte.net>
Location: San Dimas.Ca,
Comments: I have been 2yrs into this resto project, and when I brought this car home my wife said what the hell is that, after looking at this car for almost 2 mo for sale and checking out the numbers on it (thanks to a few of you for all the help w/#) I bought a very rusty L-79 lived in beach area of SoCal for many years and many differnt owners, I drove the car home and it ran real well, for a very short time 2 weeks and then spun a bearing in it,when I took the engine apart I found out that it was a 327 block that had been rebuilt,870 block and casting date of 6 weeks before build date of car no deck # they had been milled off, and the motor was only 20 over in excelent cond inside, oil pump pick up was full of leafs and silcone last owner had put rebuilt heads on it 6mo earlier wonder were the leafs came from, so I decided to put the block away for now,and a 350 4 bolt 400 hp in it's place, trying to put this car back together has been a real task or should i say just gathering the L-79 parts has been unreal not one engine part of L-79 was there, but i did find the build sheet on top of gas tank and part of another in drivers seat and both confirmed L-79 option I would like to know if 870 block is correct for 65 327-350hp I know the 870 was used in Corvette, I will keep pluging away and my 2 year time table has been pushed to 4 years to be realistic it may take that long to find a air cleaner for it that I don't have to sell my house to pay for it, one thing good that came out of it I can sure do bodywork now and weld like a champ with a Mig and the plasma arc torch is the only way to go.
Thanks for reading
P.S. my wife let me give her a ride in it the other day even with the springs sticking her, so now I have her talking about new interior.
- Thursday, August 20, 1998 at 00:47:10 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Don Moore
Email: <mmoore@nsmt.org>
Location: Boston,
Comments: Its a convertible SS 327/300 4 speed, red on red with a black top. I bought it new in 65. It needs a new frame. Question: will an El Camino frame work with some modification? I've heard differing opinions. Some tell me that simply trimming the last 6 inches of an El Camino frame will do the trick. Others tell me that the front end of a Chevelle and El Camino are too different to be compatible. Comments?
- Friday, August 14, 1998 at 07:53:24 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Brian
Email: <ILLAudio@aol.com>
Location: Chicago,
Comments: I am trying to find out how many 65 Chevelle SS came with the Evening Orchid color.
Please help
- Friday, August 14, 1998 at 06:41:19 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Bruce Rumery
Email: <CFoys47597@aol.com>
Location: Elgin IL,
Comments: Its A 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS 327 40 over very good shape.
4 speed a very nice unmolested car.
- Wednesday, August 12, 1998 at 18:29:57 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: mickey vance
Email: <chevelle@tc3net.com>
Location: michigan,
Comments: I have a 1965 Z-16 chevelle with a 1965 corvette 396/425hp engine
the car is in great shape. Z-16s came with inside control side mirrors,there not the same as the regular SS chevelles, I need the actual round mirror, I have the stem of the mirror. I also need the original multiplex radio if you can help me find these items or know someone please E-mail me. thank you
- Wednesday, August 12, 1998 at 08:47:09 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Joe McClellan
Email: <cbrokers@texoma.net>
Location: Dallas/Ft Worth/North Texas,
Comments: I purchased a 1965 El Camino in great shape in 1996 for my college age son. He was killed in a accident and never got to see the car. I have tried to restore and upgrade as time allows.
It has a 400 small block stock,750 carb, new 350 turbo trans, shocks, font end repair, tires wheels, But I need a front right fender and front end chrome, after a witch at walmart backed into me. I will be relocating to the North Tenn area in a few months and would like to take the truck with me repaired.
I will sell mine or buy your parts. The truck is in good to excellant original , except for motor and trans
- Wednesday, August 12, 1998 at 06:53:40 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: george
Email: <tig@wingnet.net>
Location: east tenn.,
Comments: i have a 65 chevelle conv. i am restoreing. i need infirmation is anyone out there that has installed a lt1 in a 65 useing the computer and wireing harness from a 93 lt1 camaro? if there is i would like information on how to wire this combination that i might use to git my car back on the road again. i would like to drive the car to a show someday.thanks for any information you can give.
- Wednesday, August 05, 1998 at 17:50:27 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Craig Owens
Email: <bcmowens@ap.net>
Location: Santa Rosa, CA,
Comments: I have a 65 El Camino (Started with an exceptionally clean 2-owner car, all original, 283 power glide) to which I have made the following changes: Rebuilt front and rear suspension with urethane bushings, boxed rear control arms, front disc brakes, power steering, 396 engine (Edelbrock intake, Holley, Hooker headers, Clay Smith cam, MSD ignition), Muncie 4 speed, Autometer tach and guages, and Weld drag-lite wheels. I just finished it in July, and I'm planning to drive it, with my 17-year old son to Hot August Nights in Reno this week. My son's car is another interesting ride: a 64 GTO with 454 Chevy, 400 turbo, Chevy 12 bolt rear, disc brakes, etc. Over the years, I've had a bunch of Chevelles, El Caminos, and GM A-body cars....I love 'em! My favorites are the 64 to 67 era.
- Wednesday, August 05, 1998 at 10:08:12 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Blane Bujalski
Email: <Blaneski@aol.com>
Location: Las Vegas, NV,
Comments: I've owned three '65 Malibus:
Bought #1 in 1978, for $450, a turquoise SS with a 283 and powerglide, which I drove for 8 years. Loved that car! I painted it black in "82 and added yellow, orange, and red flames.
In the end it had a 350 with the same tranny. Car was killed by a drunk illegal alien, who had no license, insurance, etc., and got deported. I got the shaft.
#2 never ran. Bought it from the back lot of a dealer for $400 in '83, for parts. Still have almost all of the stuff I took off it. It was pretty trashed to begin with.
#3 is my pride and joy. It's a 65 SS converible. I bought it in '84 from a junkyard because I always wanted one. Paid $450 for it, and that was high for the condition it was in. No motor, trans, or drivetrain, no wiring, top, interior, etc. It had been sitting in the weather for a long time. I put it in storeage until the hardtop was totalled, then hauled it out and started working on it. I had to hose the old mud out of the floorboard, then I cleaned it up as best as I could. Couldn't afford the time and money to restore it, I needed a vehicle, so I took EVERYTHING from the hardtop and put it on the 'vertible, and got on the road. Eventually I got a top and painted it, made it pretty. Now I'm about ready to do a real resto. I can't wait!
- Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 20:55:24 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Shaun Filson
Email: <shaun_filson@frankel.com>
Location: San Francisco,
Comments: 1965 Malibu SS (283)—I need to replace my shocks, and I want to maintain the car's overall stock integrity. Which brand and model should I buy? I would be thankful for any suggestions . . .
- Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 14:08:07 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: scott miller
Email: <flamed38@aol.com>
Location: cucamonga, CA,
Comments: 65 chvevelle 300, 4 door(yeah i know its got too many doors), 27k original miles. six cylinder and pg, going to make it a 4 door sleeper. 383 or 406 roller motor. need to find V8 motor mounts.
this car was bought from the original owner, you could eat off of the interior. look out for a turquoise 4 door with the hub caps bolted to the rims.
- Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 10:33:50 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Jess
Email: <Twokull@aol.com>
Location: San Antonio T.X,
Comments: I own 65 283 SS nothing rare but it cruises pretty good swapped in a 350 bored forty over with a turbo 350 i still own the original 283 and Powerglide runs pretty sweet. Just finished restoring it but i have a rattle. It seems to be coming from underneath the car towards the rear end sounds like a bunch of loose washers every time i hit a bump on the road. Im wondering if anyone might of incountered the same? Ive looked the car over and cant find anything.
- Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 13:33:01 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Ivan
Email: <ivan2@pacbell.net>
Location: San Jose,CA,
Comments: I want to put headers on my 65 Malibu but I don't know if anybody makes brackets to mount the alternator and powersteering pump if I remove the stock exhaust manifold.
- Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 21:31:29 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: George Adams
Email: <gkadams@transport.com>
Location: Salem,Oregon,
Comments: I have a '65 malibu ss with the original 327 .I have been thinking about putting headers on it.Anyone out there know about the most hassle free headers i can install? thanks
- Tuesday, July 07, 1998 at 06:59:55 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: JULIO CAJIGAS
Email: <YUNGO@pop.Prodigy.net:>
Location: chicago IL,,
Comments: I OWN A 65' MALIBU CHEVELLE, AND IM REBUILTING IT FROM THE GROUND UP,ITS A 2 DR. HT. WITH A 283 MTR AND PG-TRANS.I PICKED IT UP DIRT CHEAP! ITS RUNS REAL GOOD, ITS NEEDS BODY WORK, AND I JUST PICKED UP ALL THE SHEETMETAL FOR IT, THE ONLY THING I NEED FOR IT IS A NON RUSTED HOOD. LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ONE!!!!!!!
THANKS LOVE 65'
- Saturday, June 27, 1998 at 22:31:43 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Randy Bright
Email: <impala_64@hotmail.com>
Location: Eugene Oregon,
Comments: I own a 1965 chevelle Malibu I trying to restore it.I'm trying to find a 396ci and a high performance 409-454 Cam the body has a few holes in it from very bad rust spots it need new chrome parts new wheels and tires I'm going to paint it Rosea Red and I'm making it into a SS has blue interior and now will have black with bucket seats the origonal body paint was black thats is my car
- Wednesday, June 24, 1998 at 10:56:03 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Tony Mc Ilroy
Email: <74462.3404 @compuserve.com>
Location: Yorba Linda, Ca,
Comments: I would like to restore the original SS wheel covers. What is the original or close to it aluminum paint used on the covers. I see a Silver/Argent Wheel paint in Eastwoods catalog. Is Rust-Oleum aluminun paint close enough?
- Wednesday, June 24, 1998 at 06:44:58 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Clifford J. McNabb
Email: <Cliff_McNabb@hotmail.com>
Location: Parkside Sask. Canada,
Comments: I own a 1965 Chevelle Malibu. Engine is a 396 with 427 heads and a performer Edelbrock intake manifold. Transmission is a 2 speed
PowerGlide.During the winter months I rebuilt the transmission and regasketed the engine.
Presently the car is being repainted its original colour which is misty blue.The interior has been totally redone with new seats and carpet.
- Tuesday, June 23, 1998 at 19:41:17 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: terry gray
Email: <marilyng _44@yahoo.com>
Location: osgood Ind,
Comments: I have a two door 1965 chevell every day driver. It has a 350\350hp an 350turbo candyapple red with red int. I am in need
of frontend parts. If have parts please contact me.
- Sunday, June 21, 1998 at 14:16:51 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Vince Ramirez
Email: <Shannonb19@yahoo.com>
Location: Castro valley C.A.,
Comments: I have a 65 Malibu SS Convertable and am a member of the North Cal Chevellecaminos club. Next mounth I plan on starting it up for the first time. I did a complete frame off restoration to it. After powder coating the frame and custome nine inch rear end with 3.70posi, I installed the engine. This is a 400 small block stroked out to a 415 prouducing around 500+ hp. Behind all this power is a rebuilt turbo 400 with a shift kit and a custome 3 1/2" aluminum drive shaft. Last mounth I placed the new painted body on to the slammed cherry frame. It is viper blue with a pearl metallic. So keep your eyes open if you ever go to the Pleasanton Good Guys show in C.A.(Sept.98)You won't miss it. All you Chevell lovers will love this one..
- Saturday, June 20, 1998 at 17:00:37 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: DEL
Email: <momcaley@iceinternet.com>
Location: SW Oregon,
Comments: can anyone recommend the best online services for selling 65 chevelle parts? I only have the stock hubcaps and AM radio left but I'm sure someone out there is looking. Thanx DEL
- Saturday, June 20, 1998 at 12:03:17 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Tony Mc Ilroy
Email: <74462.3404@compuserve.com>
Location: Yorba Linda, Ca,
Comments: I would like to restore the original SS hubcaps. Where can I get the original aluminum paint. Does Eastwood carry it? I see by their adds aluminum paint for wheels but am unsure it is correct color.
- Friday, June 19, 1998 at 21:42:15 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Brian Wittkamp
Email: <BW85@Worldnet.att.net>
Location: CT,
Comments: I have owned a 1965 El Camino for 5 years now, restored it once but after a bad accident I must do it again. Now I want to take the original one legger and convert it to posi with an auburn gear. I need to know what size a 10 bolt rear is for that year. Is it a 7.5", 7-5/8", or an 8.2" with a 28 spline. Any help would be appreciated thanks.
- Wednesday, June 17, 1998 at 18:46:09 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Kevin F. Garvey
Email: <logford@usa.net>
Location: San Jose, Ca.,
Comments: I recently purchased a very nice '65 Malibu 283 4BBL 4sp.
It runs very strong and generally is in excellent condition.
I want to fix up some minor items and am looking for help
in the northern California area.
The following items are on my to do list:
1) Carburetor is not idling correctly and is subject
to jerky deceleration while cruising.
2) The original equipment clock is in-op. and I would
like to replace it with an original equipment tacho.
3) Air cond. blows out only slightly cool air.
4) Radio is in-op.
- Monday, June 15, 1998 at 23:03:48 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Nick Nielsen
Email: <Nielseni@rs6000.lewisu.edu>
Location: Naperville, IL,
Comments: White with black pinstripes clear coat with green/blue irridescent in it. 350 SB 4BBL 4 spd ladder bars centerline wheels 15x7 bf goodrich TA 15-255/60 (the biggest I could fit!) with impala bucket seats.
- Monday, June 15, 1998 at 08:53:11 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: pete poole
Email: <pete64@ix.netcom.com>
Location: macon,ga,
Comments: i am in the process of rebuilding 1965 chevelle malibu and would appreciate any help in locating some parts i need. i am looking for the rear tail panel assembly,(which is the panel that the tail lights mount in), a rear valance panel, bucket seats, and the dash instrument cluster with gauges for an ss car. any help in lacating these parts would be greatly appreciated. thank you. pete poole
- Friday, June 05, 1998 at 23:24:35 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Danny campbell
Email: <chk@gcnet.com>
Location: Garden City Ks,
Comments: I have a 65 chevelle 300 two door sedan with a 283 and a 3 on the tree. The car is all original I have everything but two hub caps. Many of the collectors in this area said that the 300 series is hard to find and that it being a sedan makes it even more rare. I was hoping that someone could give me an idea as to how much it is worth and how many were produced in the sedan.
- Wednesday, June 03, 1998 at 19:03:13 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: jason
Email: <j laing@hotmail.com >
Location: saltspring island, BC Canada,
Comments: jason - your car would have came with the 283. beaumonts are based chevrolet chasis and body.all beaumonts had chevrolet motors nothing different. as far as condition of car check condition of all chrome parts are not reproduced for these cars.sheet metal is basically chevelle except where holes are drilled for emblems.65s had 6cyl.283s and 327s. 283s are standard. these cars are not listed in any price guide.they are considerd pontiacs. are far as price is concernd hard to tell. the car is worth only as much as as some is willing to pay for it.its based on supply and demand point of view.rarity is a big factor to consider.which in your case car is less than 300.if i were you i would buy the car.if you dont someone else will. you may never find another one so easy price might even be higher.
- Tuesday, June 02, 1998 at 21:56:33 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Chris
Email: <cwgram@zoomnet.net>
Location: Leon, WV,
Comments: Looking for the center section for my '65 Chevelle Malibu horn.
Also looking for a passenger side rear quarter panel for a four door '65. Any information would be welcome.
- Saturday, May 30, 1998 at 19:55:24 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: morgan
Email: <MORGAN85@PRODIGY.COM>
Location: FT.DRUM NY,
Comments: The car has been in the family since 65, I would just like to put a set of ralleys on it. What is the largest wheel/tire combonation that I could go in the back?
- Saturday, May 30, 1998 at 14:39:37 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Sam Raksin
Email: <Sraksin@prodigy.net>
Location: Modesto, Ca,
Comments: I have a 1965 396/325 hp BBC off a 65 Malibu. The block is standard bore. The botton is ARP studed with 2 bolt windade tray. I also have the standard steel crankshaft and its original pairs of head. If anyone interest in this, please feel free to contact me at the above email address.
- Friday, May 29, 1998 at 10:55:57 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: George Adams
Email: <gkadams@transport.com>
Location: Salem,Oregon,
Comments: I have a 65 malibu ss that i bought about three weeks ago. the engine needs to be rebuilt and i have a little rust in the rear fenders. this is my daily driver and will be a real education, thanks to all of you out there.see you on the road.
- Wednesday, May 20, 1998 at 20:44:07 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Curt Plichta
Email: <plichtac@ghsp.com>
Location: Muskegon, Mi.,
Comments: I picked up a '65 El Camino "Deluxe" about 5 years ago.
I drove it home and tore it down.
I've been working on it here and there per money and time.
We'll get there!
- Wednesday, May 20, 1998 at 09:11:01 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: John Preiser
Email: <jpreiser@mindspring.com>
Location: Boca Raton, FL,
Comments: Its a '65 convertible SS with a 283 and powerglide. It was not in as good of condition as I thought it was when I bought it, so Ill be working on it for a while. I'm looking for blueprints to rebuild the frame, so if anyone knows where I can get them, please email me.
Thanks, John
- Monday, May 18, 1998 at 20:07:08 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Håkan Bergman
Email: <kh_bergman@hotmail.com>
Location: Sundsvall,Sweden,
Comments: I have an El Camino-65, if you want more information, please, send me an Email.
- Wednesday, May 13, 1998 at 11:44:58 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: bryon
Email: <stewart@goldrush.com>
Location: murphys,
Comments: I have 65 el camino factory 327, 4-speed, 10 bolt posi. I'm rebuilding my motor and would like to modify it as near to the 1965 L-79 or L76 or L-84 as possible. I can't find any specs on these motors, so if anybody knows the specs please contact me
thanks, Bryon
- Tuesday, May 05, 1998 at 15:01:55 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Greg Canales
Email: <GREGNRUTH@JUNO.COM>
Location: SAN ANTONIO , TX.,
Comments: I HAVE A 65 MALIBU SS . I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS OFF AND ON.IM CLOSE TO PUTTING IT ON THE ROAD.THE QUESTION I HAVE IS.WHEN I REGISTER IT SHOULD I CHANGE THE TITLE INTO MY NAME BEING THAT MY DAD IS THE ORIGINAL OWNER?
- Friday, May 01, 1998 at 21:42:15 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Jason
Email: <j_laing@hotmail.com>
Location: Saltspring Island, BC Canada,
Comments: I am looking at buying a 1965 Beaumont sport deluxe convertible red with white interior. The owner says the numbers match but, he says it has a 283 engine. I dont think Pontiac ever made such an engine? The owner wants $5500 Canadian for it. How much is it worth all fixed up? (ballpark) It has manual steering and manual brakes no A/C. It is a daily driver that could use some work 6 on a scale of 1 to 10.
- Monday, April 20, 1998 at 10:02:43 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Nathan Gardner
Email: <gator@bright.net>
Location: Bryan,OH,
Comments: I am in the process of restoring a 65 elcamino for a daily driver
327 out of a 68 [I think] just got it from TX,powerglide,terrible white paint job,carpet trashed,weatherstrip trashed,But I can see the cream Puff in the ruff!! Need lots of parts. turn signal switch in column[I have it all tore up], I need guage package my dash wiring is all hacked up.When I drove it home 3200 RPM at 55 MPH , I'll bet it gets wonderfull Mileage[NOT]..
- Thursday, April 09, 1998 at 10:10:57 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Gregg St Martin
Email: <greggsti@execpc.com>
Location: Racine, Wisconsin,
Comments: I have a 66 and a 65 Malibus. I am changing the 65 to a automatic on the floor with a console. I need to know the location of the floor shift on the floor pan.
- Wednesday, April 01, 1998 at 16:48:47 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Todd
Email: <tao57@equinox.unr.edu>
Location: Reno NV,
Comments: 65 2-door, 283ci, powerglide, 2B rochester, 24-year-old mags, new radials, too many miles on car, only a few on engine. I have had this car since March '1981 and my best friend had it since '73. Poverty of graduate school makes the restoration slow, but steady, yet I am trying to do most of it myself.
- Sunday, March 29, 1998 at 19:23:13 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Jim, Sylvester
Email: <james586 at aol.com>
Location: Anaheim CA,
Comments: 65 sport coupe , 283 Edelbrock C3BX and 500 cfm carb , 2004R trans, Global West front spindles, 4 wheel disc brakes,Olds 442 sway bars, Konis 15x7 rallies, leaky windows needs interior updating ....later model buckets maybe?
- Saturday, March 28, 1998 at 19:44:16 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Lee
Email: <daddyolee@aol.com>
Location: tennessee,
Comments: I am building a 65 SS, with a 468 ci bbc, and would like information regarding installing factory AC on a non-factory AC car. I have all of the parts and accessories from a factory AC car. Would anyone with any information on how to install this please e-mail me and let me know how to contact you.
- Monday, March 23, 1998 at 19:12:11 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Brian Brown
Email: <btb@inreach.com>
Location: Sacramento,
Comments: Trying to put disc brakes on the front. But don't know how to do this. Do I need new a-arms or is there some spindle that will line up with the stock ball joints?
- Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at 18:31:59 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Mike Rosen
Email: <ssport.worldnet.att>
Location: Danville, CA,
Comments: Original matching numbers car. I am the 4th owner, of this local, California car. Color is Glacier Grey Metallic, 283cc with PG; power windows and factory air. Car is all original in every since of the word. Driven daily and loved by all who come in contact with it. Constantly asked if I want to sell. Currently looking earnestly for an original L-79 block (327ci/350hp), M-20 tranny and appropriate rear end. If anybody out there has one or knows of one that is for sale, please let me know ASAP.
This is my second Chevelle SS. I had a 64 approximately fifteen years ago and since these were the "hot cars" to have back in my high school days, I have always loved them. This car by the way is in the family to stay, and will not be sold. Other collectibles in the family include a 57 chevy sport coupe modified and a 57 Cameo pickup street rod. As you can see, I love old chevies. Nice chatting with you, hope to hear from some of you out there in the future.
- Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at 12:35:21 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Andy Bickar
Email: <chief@techline.com>
Location: Aberdeen, WA,
Comments: I have a 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS. My first car. Just bought it March 15th 1998. Its pretty much stock exept for Crager S/S wheels, a sunroof,and some engine work. Its a 327 with a muncie 4 speed.
- Monday, March 16, 1998 at 20:59:42 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Bryan V. Fuller
Email: <fullebr@aol.com>
Location: Valencia, California,
Comments: I'm curious with regard to the following, I know that the 1965 Chevelle
came with the Z16 option, which was the 396 package. Does anyone know
if any of the El Camino's came with this factory option?
- Sunday, March 15, 1998 at 19:00:13 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: TOM
Email: <tomparks@shasta.com>
Location: Calif.,
Comments: I have 2 65 chevelle wagons I'm in the parts gathering process I'm thinking of useing a 69 Transam disc brake posi. that I have but with the tight wheelwells I don,t know what ,the tire /wheel choices would be it,s 1 in. wider then orig.I have Chris Alston ladder bars with coilovers and Gobel West a arms that I,ll use the firebird spindles on. I have a mild 350/350 turbo thats done. The suspension's not done yet this body is real straight and won't take much work.
- Saturday, March 14, 1998 at 10:17:08 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Mike Currier
Email: <rwassink@buffnet.net>
Location: pendleton,ny (niagara falls),
Comments: 1965 Elcamino Black with solid red interior.Engine is 355 with
700R4.I am just about to finish a complete resto.I am in need of a 10 bolt posi unit for 4:10 gears if anyone can help?!!I am looking forward to driving my "ELMINO" If you have any questions i would be glad to help.I have done all the work on this project myself.(some of it twice)IF you see my truck on a trailer,please call 911!!!!! thanks,Mike
- Friday, March 06, 1998 at 18:48:10 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: J. Stockinger
Email: <stkfsh@aol.com>
Location: Illinois,
Comments: I just wanted to locate my 65 Chevelle I bought new in 65. I saw it in Indiana in the mid 80's. It is an SS 4spd 350hp 327 gray with a black interior. VIN # 138375k214986. Just wondering who has it now.
- Friday, March 06, 1998 at 10:49:50 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Terry D. Womble
Email: <sado1@netcom.com>
Location: wheat ridge co ,
Comments: Beautiful strait 65 chevelle 2door new interior new glass new paint and brand new 350 long block less than a 1000 miles for sale call (303)420-5335
- Thursday, March 05, 1998 at 08:31:12 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: joel rodriguez
Email: <jmrod@gte.net>
Location: portland,or,
Comments: I own a 1965 Chevelle, Malibu SS, original six cyld not many extras. I'm in the middle of restoring it, and would like to know if the stock radiator will work with the 283 I'm planning on putting in it. I would also like to know the part number of the motor mounts I would need for the 283. thanks
- Monday, March 02, 1998 at 19:32:51 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Brian Nickels
Email: <bnickel@netmail6.uswc.uswest.com>
Location: Omaha,Ne,
Comments: I am the proud third owner on my 1965 ss convertible. If you are ever finished with a restoration, I guess I finished mine last summer. The interesting thing about my chevelle is that I am the 3rd owner since 1966. I purchased the car from my cousin that has ownwed it since it was a year old. I have seen many changes in the car and myself in its 32 year old history. I have seen a couple of its minor fender benders, and 1 very amatuer restoration done by students at a Vocational College 12 or so years ago hich included an full color change to the light blue from its original Danuba. My cousin has movies with the car from when he bought it including the last 20 years. Since I have owned it I have done a ground up including quarters, interior,drive train, and supension. It is now back to its beautiful dark blue with white top. It,s a driver that really turns the heads, 283 powerglide, all numbers match. Have original papper work including options booklet and steel GM warranty card. My cousin was also a swap meet juncky so I have many extra parts including an extra 4 speed counsole. Just another proud owner enjoying one of America's finest.
- Sunday, March 01, 1998 at 02:53:39 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: mike g.
Email: <express599@aol.com>
Location: sanfrancisco,
Comments: 1965 Malibu SS with front wheel discs. Just recently getting whooped by El Ninio, the rust which is typical in Malibus is eaten through the cowel at the base of the rear window. I've been looking high and low for a manufacturer of the sheet metal so I can replace it and save my car. I anyone can toss me a clue for a solution for this common problem. Thanks
- Saturday, February 28, 1998 at 17:58:50 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Trent Fewkes
Email: <trent55@aol.com>
Location: Las Vegas,
Comments: 1965 El Camino 327, 300 hp. Turbo 350 Trans. Has anybody installed a later mode overdrive auto. I get terrible mileage by get there in a hurry.
- Wednesday, February 25, 1998 at 13:11:34 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Chris Michler
Email: <Micklex@foxinternet.net>
Location: Redmond, WA,
Comments: It was originally a red 2 door hardtop, produced about mid-year, auto on the column, standard brakes/steering, in other words- no frills. It is now a deep green with pearl and metallic exterior paint, slightly lighter green with pearl and metallic interior paint, and has a 2 tone saddle upholstery theme. I have installed power steering, power brakes, automatic on the floor w/original console, buckets(duh), tilt steering(although the horn doesn't work- I need the wiring and plastic assembly for inside the column), and air conditioning(it doesn't work yet, need the bucks to get the rest of the parts). I don't have the headliner or carpet in yet, I'm going with buckskin headliner and dark green carpet when I do. It's still in the works, and I'm using it as a driver, I don't believe in not driving a car just because it's a classic. The paint job and body work cost about $ 5500, using the best materials, I've been driving it for 6 months during the winter and just recently seen the first nicks in the paint from rocks and such.
- Saturday, February 21, 1998 at 23:40:14 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Steve Renz
Email: <RGDS@compuserve.com>
Location: Philadelphia,
Comments: 1965 Chevelle SS Convertable. The car was originally black with a red interior and a black convertable roof. Doing a ground-up restoration back to original colors, though I might go with a white roof. Just finished mating the body back on to the frame. All new parts up to that point. Starting sheet metal work in April. I hope to have it finished by summer of 1999.
- Thursday, February 19, 1998 at 10:28:25 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Steven Benson
Email: <toyx4@winternet.com>
Location: Minneapolis, MN,
Comments: ISO '64-'65 two door wagon. Prefer resto, will consider easy project car. $11k or less.
- Saturday, February 14, 1998 at 18:04:27 (PST)
Year: 1964
Name: Chad Greiner
Email: <dud62@ hotmail.com>
Location: Sigourney, IA,
Comments: I have a great 1964 front clip: fenders,grill everything you want that I want to sell. I also have some 1964 trim that I would like to sell. I am looking for a 1965 set of bucket seats, and a automatic console so if you have any of these or need a good 1964 Chevelle front clip contact me.
- Friday, February 06, 1998 at 10:59:27 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Neil Leach
Email: <neilleach@hotmail.com>
Location: Los Angeles, CA,
Comments: As of Nov. 1st, I am new to Chevelles. I have many questions about my "new" car,and I'm learning fast. Car restoration is not new to me, but like I said, I am new to Chevelles. Some of my questions are: What is the biggest tire size I can fit in the rear fenders without mods? What offset is recommended? Is the same center console (Malibu SS) used for both automatic and manual trannys? What mods, if any, are needed to install a Muncie M-22 behind a 350 engine? I noticed that the 1964-65 year model El Caminos have Malibu SS or Chevelle emblems on there rear quarters. Are there Chevelle El Caminos, or do these people put these emblems on their car? Also, what is the difference between a Chevelle,Malibu, and Malibu SS? Was there ever a six cylinder offered in a Malibu SS? If anyone can help me answer these questions, I would greatly appreciate it!-Thanks
- Thursday, February 05, 1998 at 22:24:23 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: chane beyer
Email: <cbeyer@inlandnet.net>
Location: Topeka, Kansas,
Comments: For Sale (prefer trade) 1965 Chevelle Automatic consoles...
(Shifters not included)
Over the years I have collected many 1965 chevelle parts.
I am currently in need of a four speed console.
I have two automatic consoles and some extra SS gauges.
Lots of front clip parts.
If anybody would like to work out a possible trade give me a shout. I am willing to drive almost anywhere for a good 4 speed console.
- Sunday, February 01, 1998 at 16:11:15 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: matt
Email: <Dw17race>
Location: York PA,
Comments: 1965 chevelle SS 327. Mostly all original exept Cragar ss wheels & some engine chrome 66000 miles. My baby!!!
- Friday, January 30, 1998 at 21:31:00 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Wayne Waller
Email: <wallyjam@rocketmail.com>
Location: Seattle, Wa.,
Comments: I own a 65 El camino. It is currently recieving a new 327. I firmly believe in driving my car, having drivin to Texas and Virginia. I am looking for some finishing parts to make my car complete. Crome pieces and interior pieces.
- Wednesday, January 21, 1998 at 15:15:57 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: glen davis
Email: <gdavis2072@aol.com>
Location: sacramento,Ca,
Comments: 65 chevelle 2dr hardtop built fremont Ca. I am the third owner of this car. The car has been in my possesion for the past four years,original owner had this car for 26 of the first 28 years.Every thing in this car is still original execpt for head liner. Currently in middle of restoration, hope to have on road some time in near future.
- Friday, January 16, 1998 at 19:12:03 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Rich Cummings
Email: <richnat@concentric.net>
Location: Lincoln, NE,
Comments: I have an all original 1965 Malibu SS with RPO L79, 350hp/327ci. My car is medira maroon with the white interior, has a 12-bolt posi, factory tach, 4-spd (has to with the L79), AM radio with rear speaker, deluxe seat belts. four way flashers, rear fender antenna and heavy duty suspension. It is currently undergoing a second frame off (I won my share of car shows the first time). I look forward to chatting with other L79 owners. I would like to know more about the 67 and 68 (yes 68) L79's. I know quite a bit about 65's in general and the 65 L79, write with Q's for A's.
One last note: does anyone out there know how to paint the 1965 SS grill properly? All the feature cars I see in magazines have it wrong. Maybe time for a tech or resto article on that subject.
- Friday, January 09, 1998 at 22:39:18 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Mark & Brant Rowell
Email: <SuprVette@aol.com>
Location: macon ga,
Comments: father an son projects. we have a 65 ss 4 speed,factory tach[which still works],327 mildly built.Brant drives this one daily. Its viper yellow really turns heads.we also just purchased another which is not an ss. body only with very little rust. plans are maybe resell o
- Wednesday, January 07, 1998 at 12:12:11 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Larry Blanks
Email: <lblanks@worldnet.att.net>
Location: Fayetteville, GA (Atlanta area),
Comments: 1965 El Camino purchased new by my father and given to me after he passed away in 1978. Upgraded engine from 283/2bbl to 327/4bbl.....3 speed trans on column, bench seat, great body, never wrecked. Now in process of converting to mild custom. Orig. color is teal green but plan on using base coat/clear coat 94 GM teal green color. Planning on "phantom flames" on hood/fenders....adding buckets and custom interior but will leave chrome and details on exterior as stock car.
- Wednesday, January 07, 1998 at 09:47:41 (PST)