1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update

impstocker · 07-06-2013, 11:33 AM

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.

impstocker · 07-06-2013, 11:44 AM

Here are updated photos. Starting body work with 1/4 panels and new trunk floor. Need something to put battery and fuel cell on!

impstocker · 07-06-2013, 11:48 AM

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.

Billy Nees · 07-06-2013, 11:59 AM

Wil, thanks for the pics! I'm enjoying this, I just love those BB cars.

Mark Yacavone · 07-06-2013, 01:55 PM

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

Dan Fahey · 07-07-2013, 12:40 AM

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

impstocker · 08-03-2015, 10:30 PM

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

impstocker · 11-02-2015, 07:40 AM

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.

Will Lamprecht Div 1 65 Impala 396/325 I/SA in progress

OLD INJUN · 11-09-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by impstocker

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.

Will lamprecht div 1 65 impala 396/325 i/sa in progress

how does that new drivers door latch work?

impstocker · 11-09-2015, 11:58 AM

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!

Will Lamprecht I/SA 65 Impala in progress

07-06-2013, 11:33 AM	#1
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 54 Times in 16 Posts	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. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by impstocker; 07-06-2013 at 11:36 AM.

07-06-2013, 11:44 AM	#2
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 54 Times in 16 Posts	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! Attached Thumbnails

07-06-2013, 11:48 AM	#3
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 54 Times in 16 Posts	Re: 1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update 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. Attached Thumbnails

07-06-2013, 11:59 AM	#4
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,221 Likes: 3,093 Liked 6,783 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: 1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update Wil, thanks for the pics! I'm enjoying this, I just love those BB cars. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS World's greatest Under-Achiever!

07-06-2013, 01:55 PM	#5
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,414 Likes: 2,581 Liked 4,447 Times in 1,693 Posts	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 __________________ We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers

07-07-2013, 12:40 AM	#6
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,114 Likes: 1,078 Liked 180 Times in 110 Posts	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.

08-03-2015, 10:30 PM	#7
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 54 Times in 16 Posts	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

11-02-2015, 07:40 AM	#8
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 54 Times in 16 Posts	Re: 1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update 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. Will Lamprecht Div 1 65 Impala 396/325 I/SA in progress Attached Thumbnails

11-09-2015, 11:58 AM	#10
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 54 Times in 16 Posts	Re: 1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update 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! Will Lamprecht I/SA 65 Impala in progress