1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update - Page 6

Dan Fahey · 04-23-2015, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by impstocker

Update. April 1 cover came off of Impala. Meanwhile I built a real workbench and organized my garage. One pic is with front fenders attached. Looks like real car! Only helb by few bolts so I can remove to finish front suspension, brakes ect. Trying to go "B*lls to Wall" with project so I can run this year. Will have rolling chassis complete and wired real soon. Back to bodywork paint. I will be picking up a better trunk too. Just looking for a passenger fender front extension plus rear trim under trunk. (high $ that part) Interior started too with headliner going in. I will be rebuilding the 306/325 HP engine I had in my green 68. That car went 11.71 with that motor and stick. Meanwhile I built a tribute Grumpy Camaro. Yea only a model, but I did build it.

Will Lamprecht I/SA 65 Impala in progress.
Div 1 NED

Cool. my 1969 will get put together this year.
One nut at a time.

D

impstocker · 05-15-2015, 11:55 AM

Where car is at today.
1) Fuel Cell/Pump / Battery installed. Just got rest of braided line to go up front. When I last used this fuel cell I have a AN Fitting plug for the unused outlet but it would drip leak. Any suggestions to seal including sealants?

2) Ignition mounted on the dash side of heater core block off plate. Battery cable runs up to a lug on this plate then a separate cable to starter. Battery cable #1 welding cable.

3) Front suspension with QA1 Adjustable shocks. Right now set on the "80/20" setting. Six cylinder springs with 1.5 coil cut out. Stock disc brake conversion. Lighter drag race version part of the "later upgrade" list. Master Cylinder from 83 Dodge.

4) Engine compartment. Basically waiting for the 396!

impstocker · 05-15-2015, 12:01 PM

Here are body shots. Just need to get passenger side front fender extension. Also have a better trunk lid on the radar next couple weeks. I will be painting myself. Not a "dime rocket" but maybe a "50 cent rocket"

Will Lamprecht
I/SA 65 Impala Div 1

aspen7709 · 05-15-2015, 03:00 PM

Looks Great! However I would lower the fuel cell. I got tossed at a Div 7 National event because the top of my cell was higher than the top of my rear wheel house. I had it mounted above my spare tire well to clear the tire i was using for ballast. Plus the "gravity" of being high up can cause fuel to flow past the floats causing the motor to hydraulic.(You can ask Wes Mcgann about that.) Just an FYI to help you prevent an issue later.

Alan Nyhus · 05-16-2015, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by impstocker

When I last used this fuel cell I have a AN Fitting plug for the unused outlet but it would drip leak. Any suggestions to seal including sealants?

Earl's Stat-O-Seals:
http://www.jegs.com/p/Earls/Earls-St...38544/10002/-1

impstocker · 07-03-2015, 07:08 PM

Just had to post this. I mounted slicks and threw them on to make sure for clearance. Starting to look like a "real drag car" now. LOL Paint on the way- next pics will be of painted car. Then we work on motor/tranny.

Will Lamprecht

HandOverFist · 07-04-2015, 10:37 AM

Good luck with the painting Will...hope all goes well for you.

Aubrey N Bruneau · 07-05-2015, 11:17 AM

Very nice of you to share this build... we don't see enough of that. GREAT car, and love the sound in the video from 2003 !

impstocker · 07-27-2015, 04:46 PM

Painted this last weekend. Will add another coat of clear coat but basically done. Have new Hoosiers front tires ordered. Real "roller" now.

Will Lamprecht 1965 Impala I/SA Div 1 in progress.

impstocker · 07-27-2015, 05:37 PM

Colors are Metallic Silver with Metalfake , Candy Red stripes. Pics don't show the metaflake well. I was going for a nostalgia 60's early 70's paint scheme since I will be racing in the N.E.T.O. (Northeast Timing Organization ) series too.

Will Lamprecht I/SA 1965 Impala in progress.

05-15-2015, 11:55 AM	#52
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 53 Times in 16 Posts	Re: 1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update Where car is at today. 1) Fuel Cell/Pump / Battery installed. Just got rest of braided line to go up front. When I last used this fuel cell I have a AN Fitting plug for the unused outlet but it would drip leak. Any suggestions to seal including sealants? 2) Ignition mounted on the dash side of heater core block off plate. Battery cable runs up to a lug on this plate then a separate cable to starter. Battery cable #1 welding cable. 3) Front suspension with QA1 Adjustable shocks. Right now set on the "80/20" setting. Six cylinder springs with 1.5 coil cut out. Stock disc brake conversion. Lighter drag race version part of the "later upgrade" list. Master Cylinder from 83 Dodge. 4) Engine compartment. Basically waiting for the 396! Attached Thumbnails

05-15-2015, 12:01 PM	#53
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 53 Times in 16 Posts	Re: 1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update Here are body shots. Just need to get passenger side front fender extension. Also have a better trunk lid on the radar next couple weeks. I will be painting myself. Not a "dime rocket" but maybe a "50 cent rocket" Will Lamprecht I/SA 65 Impala Div 1 Attached Thumbnails

05-15-2015, 03:00 PM	#54
aspen7709 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sunny,az Posts: 165 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update Looks Great! However I would lower the fuel cell. I got tossed at a Div 7 National event because the top of my cell was higher than the top of my rear wheel house. I had it mounted above my spare tire well to clear the tire i was using for ballast. Plus the "gravity" of being high up can cause fuel to flow past the floats causing the motor to hydraulic.(You can ask Wes Mcgann about that.) Just an FYI to help you prevent an issue later.

07-03-2015, 07:08 PM	#56
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 53 Times in 16 Posts	Re: 1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update Just had to post this. I mounted slicks and threw them on to make sure for clearance. Starting to look like a "real drag car" now. LOL Paint on the way- next pics will be of painted car. Then we work on motor/tranny. Will Lamprecht Attached Thumbnails

07-04-2015, 10:37 AM	#57
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: 1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update Good luck with the painting Will...hope all goes well for you. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

07-05-2015, 11:17 AM	#58
Aubrey N Bruneau Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: South Eastern Alberta, Canada Posts: 311 Likes: 6 Liked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update Very nice of you to share this build... we don't see enough of that. GREAT car, and love the sound in the video from 2003 ! __________________ Aubrey N Bruneau 6409 C/S 62 BelAir sport coupe, 409 HP 409

07-27-2015, 04:46 PM	#59
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 53 Times in 16 Posts	Re: 1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update Painted this last weekend. Will add another coat of clear coat but basically done. Have new Hoosiers front tires ordered. Real "roller" now. Will Lamprecht 1965 Impala I/SA Div 1 in progress. Attached Thumbnails

07-27-2015, 05:37 PM	#60
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 53 Times in 16 Posts	Re: 1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update Colors are Metallic Silver with Metalfake , Candy Red stripes. Pics don't show the metaflake well. I was going for a nostalgia 60's early 70's paint scheme since I will be racing in the N.E.T.O. (Northeast Timing Organization ) series too. Will Lamprecht I/SA 1965 Impala in progress.