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07-06-2013, 11:33 AM | #1 |
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1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update
Since my original Thread got "highjacked" by a lot of non-pertaining bull, here is an update. One of the reasons why i started this thread was 10 years ago when I first built my 68 Impala stocker I was told by a lot of people not to do it because it was a "parts breaker"
I made over 100 passes in that Stick Shift 4095 lb and only broke once, and that was a set of 4:88's on the 19th pass and the reason why they were street gears and not Pro Gears which i put in and are still in that rear. Also told a big car, big cube combo is not as good as a light car, small cube (small block Camaro's make up a bulk of H & I Stock) but I did run 7-8 tenths under. Last edited by impstocker; 07-06-2013 at 11:36 AM. |
07-06-2013, 11:44 AM | #2 |
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Re: 1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update
Here are updated photos. Starting body work with 1/4 panels and new trunk floor. Need something to put battery and fuel cell on!
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07-06-2013, 11:48 AM | #3 |
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Here is gusset work started on the frame. This is how a big chevy lives without part breakage. The rear upper control arms crossmember is the most important to fix. The rear tends to pull them out if not strengthen.
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Re: 1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update
Wil, thanks for the pics! I'm enjoying this, I just love those BB cars.
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Re: 1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update
Thanks, Wil
How about a similar setup on the uppers, after re-welding of course ? Love those big cars too. I started out racing Stock with a 63 Grand Prix, 421 /370 tri-power..4.56's Right to the floor..6 grand on the line ... even with tires from the 60's
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Re: 1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update
Will;
Where do you live. My car is in jersey shore, pa D Mark: Wow that would be a great car to bring back to Stock. D Last edited by Dan Fahey; 07-08-2013 at 10:34 AM. |
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Re: 1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update
Want to thank everybody for the input about the Small Block combos for the 1965 Impala. I will be running my 396/325 engine, this is the same motor that pushed my 68 Impala to 11.70's with a stick at 4095 lbs in I/S I never really sorted out the clutch and 60 foot times, spun the tires a lot. I hope with the TH350 , which I have with a 2.75 1st gear, i can run a consistent lower 60 ft times, my best if I remember were 1.59- 1.65 with the stick.
Lots of real fast I/SA cars in Div. 1 Most SBC Camaros, Novas Chevelles. 11.40 - 11.65 the norm. Yikes! With my MPH I had though the 396 is making power... we shall see. But, more work to do/ Will Lamprecht |
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Just a quick update. I compound buff paintjob, installed most trim, just waiting for missing pieces. Finishing up brakes, elrctrical ect. Carpet coming in next week to finish off interior. Will be installing a BBC block to mock up for tranny install. Making car ready just to install motor probaly in early next year by Feb.
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11-09-2015, 11:58 AM | #10 |
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Latch works allright for a nock off Mexican/Chinese piece. This ain't no 100% original restoration show car, just look good from the stands i guess!
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