Information Exchange
1965
1999:
Year: 1965
Name: Darrin Coppinger
Email: <DCcoco@aol.com>
Location: Portage, In,
Comments: I need help, I need to know what steering column would work in my
SS. I'm having a hard time finding a stock 4 speed column so,
I'd like to put in something newer or old.The car is back-halfed
with a 12 point cage,I have a 496 cu motor backed up by a 400
tranny.The interior is stock with bucket seats.I have 15x15s on
back and 15x5 on front.If any one can help me with the column e-
mail me thank you.CoCo
- Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at 23:10:10 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: jason ishii
Email: <DJCJNI>
Location: orange.california,
Comments: I have a 65' el camino it has a 327 with a 4bbl carb. the motor
has cast iron heads, cast iron intake, and a holly 01850 600
vacuum secondary carburator. Tranmission is a muncie 21 w a 256
1st gear oh the engine has headers , the rearend that I have on it now is a 10 bolt that probably came with it. It has a positra
ction unit and unknown gears. I'm the 4th owner and have done some research on it. I know it's an original V8 3spd car w no air
. I like it because it has manual steering, manual brakes, and 4spd. i'm currently trying to locate a 12 bolt rearend for it,
but have gotten outrageous prices on building one any information
would be greatly appreciated. aloha from jason
- Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at 15:33:16 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: james
Email: <chevelle@racer-net.com>
Location: tucson,az,
Comments: Have a couple of malibu's and 300 post cars love them all, always looking for others. Does any one know if the 65 chevelle's came with a heter delet? If so any one know where to find the dash peace.
- Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at 12:04:50 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Robert Fierro
Email: <theonedraven@hotmail.com>
Location: orange county california,
Comments: It is a 65 hard top, the paint is blue steel, original interior in great shape,powered by a 355 small block, turbo 350 trans with a transgo shift kit, stock rear, 275/60/15 rear tires,215 up front. Im always looking for cool info on chevelles so feel free to e mail.
- Sunday, December 26, 1999 at 23:01:08 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Bjørn Isdahl
Email: <as-ruud@online.no>
Location: Trondheim,Norway,
Comments: My car is an 65' Chevelle SS with a hard tuned 350(361)cid. It has full floating TRW pistons, a hairy Crane camshaft, Mickey Mouse and more... It really works!!! With M/T racing slicks it really takes off! I`m thinking of rebuilding it back to more or less original condition. Am I out of the league??? Please respond. Hail to ya all.
- Saturday, December 25, 1999 at 14:53:04 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: monty betcher
Email: <montykbet@hotmail.com>
Location: spokane WA,
Comments: My Brother has been setting on a Z-16 for a couple of years. It's missing the 396 and muncie trans. It is in rough shape and needs restored. I would like to get a idea of what this type of car is valued at in a non restored state and what it would be worth fully restored.
- Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 08:57:07 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Paul Larson
Email: <mhl@cut.net>
Location: Moroni, UTAH,
Comments: I have two that my son and I are working on. My Uncle left me his '65 El Camino w/ 70,000 original miles, but it is in pretty bad shape(he backed into a lot of things as he got older). We found a '68 chevelle in southern Utah that doesn't run yet but we are working on it the most. The '65 has a 283cid and the'68 has a 305cid. My son turned 16 in Oct so we are working on his more than the '65.
- Monday, December 20, 1999 at 17:01:15 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Doug Rogers
Email: <doug_rogers@email.com>
Location: Salem,Or,
Comments: Just wanted to know about the 65 2door wagon on the begining of the wagons page? (Turqiose 65' with Welds)
I built this car back in 89',in San Diego,Ca.
I sold it at the Pomona Swap meet in 91'.
It had "GMBYWGN" plates then.Looks like the car has been lifted up quite a bit.
It has been in 3 or 4 magazines as well.
I was curious if anyone had any info on where it is now?
- Thursday, November 25, 1999 at 05:40:49 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: john
Email: <jratn@hotmail.com>
Location: columbia md,
Comments: i just bought a 283 that came out of a 65 chevelle. from what i have seen these came out of high end malibues and supersports. am i correct? how can i check what it came out xactlty. i would also like to know what books are available, or other information, that will help me hotrod this moter. i know a few things i would like to do to it, but i want to make sure i know just about everything that can be done to the moter before i set out to do it. i know i am off topic but this is going in a 50 chevy 1/2 ton pickup w/ a t-10 trans, and a 4.11 rearend.
- Monday, November 15, 1999 at 04:54:47 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: john
Email: <jratn@hotmail.com>
Location: columbia md,
Comments: i just bought a 283 that came out of a 65 chevelle. from what i have seen these came out of high end malibues and supersports. am i correct? how can i check what it came out xactlty. i would also like to know what books are available, or other information, that will help me hotrod this moter. i know a few things i would like to do to it, but i want to make sure i know just about everything that can be done to the moter before i set out to do it. i know i am off topic but this is going in a 50 chevy 1/2 ton pickup w/ a t-10 trans, and a 4.11 rearend.
- Monday, November 15, 1999 at 04:54:46 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: mark thomas
Email: <aristeoj@usa.net>
Location: mid-hudson valley new york state,
Comments: my heater core just let go on my 65 malibu. the housing is partialy behind the inner fender and right front fender. what do i have to remove to access it? remove just the inner fender? or does the actual fender have to be moved\removed also??? any advise from someone that has done one would be greatly appreciated. thanks
- Sunday, November 14, 1999 at 17:52:56 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Brian
Email: <Num59@aol.com>
Location: around Hagerstown, Md,
Comments: I have a 65 Malibue SS that my grandmother gave me for a graduation present. i wrecked it and now i need to fix it up. i need both front fenders, a hood, a grill and the crome bumper. If anyone has a good deal out there ide appriciate you letting me know.
- Saturday, November 13, 1999 at 10:13:57 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: german
Email: <german13@earthlink.net>
Location: Riverside CA,
Comments: I have 65SS and I'm looking for the Chrome airfilter that came with Dual air snorkal 327/375.Can anyone help me find one?
thanks
german
- Sunday, November 07, 1999 at 19:09:01 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Bill
Email: <boskowski@hotmail.com>
Location: Wolfpoint , Montana,
Comments: In 1974 I bought a 65 Elcamino, it's been cherried out twice and was close to done for the third time.Sunday it burnt (melted) along with my parents house,and mine,2 garages 5 pets a 68 goat,a 65chevelle 4 dr.several sshubcap sets,3 dashes 1 ss...Now I need to prove it is worth more than it was insured for and get started on a new one. If there is one out there that is for sale please let me know...I'll travel to see......Thankyou,Bill
- Wednesday, November 03, 1999 at 01:28:29 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Jim Zimmerman
Email: <zimzim67>
Location: Omaha,
Comments: 1964 2 door ht. Just purchased after having set for 25 years in a barn. True story. Complete car with very little rust. Doing frame off currently.
- Tuesday, November 02, 1999 at 21:54:41 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: AL BOYD
Email: <ALBOYD@ACESSATC.COM>
Location: WAYCROSS GA 31501,
Comments: I HAVE A 1965 CHEVELLE SS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR A LITTLE OVER 2 YEARS, IT HAD A CRATE 350 WHEN PURCHASED BUT I HAD 396 WITH THE CORRECT NUMBER SO I REPLACED THE SMALL BLOCK WITH BIG BLOCK ADDED HEI, MUNICE 4 SPEED, THEN IT WENT TO THE PAINT SHOP,I REPLACED THE DRUM BRAKES WITH DISK,ADDED POWER STEERING,REDONE THE INTERIOR,CHANGE THE GEARS FINISHED UP THE ENGINE USING ALL GM PARTS AND 425HP AND THIS BABY RALLY GOES WHEN I DRIVE IT PULLS ALOT OF ATTENTION I LIVE IN A SMALL TOWN PUT WE HAVE A LOCAL ROD CLUB. THIS CAR IS ONE OF THREE GM BIG BLOCK THAT I HAVE BUT IT IS THE MOST FUN TOO DRIVE
- Tuesday, November 02, 1999 at 19:50:11 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Jay
Email: <jay@ruralcom.net>
Location: Missouri,
Comments: Hello have a 1968 Chevelle 307 with 51,110 org. miles. I'm looking for someone that would buy it and restore it. Because that is what I was going to do with it. I hate to part with it but I'm opening a teen dance club for the kids in my town. All this one needs is minor body repairs & a paint job. If someone is interested in this one let me know.
- Monday, November 01, 1999 at 17:23:16 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: John Dimino
Email: <dimino@flis.net>
Location: Vero Beach, Florida,
Comments: I am looking for a left front fender for a 65 chevelle. If you have one in excellent condition, please contact me. thanks John e- mail dimino@flis.net
- Monday, November 01, 1999 at 15:30:13 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Keith Mazur
Email: <redchev65@aol.com>
Location: Jupiter, FL,
Comments: I've been looking for a 65 or 64 factory tach (mounts in the center dash window, where the clock can also go). Does anyone know if someone has one for sale for less than $700 or $800? I know that True Connections has a NOS (in the box) for $800, but my marriage won't take that kind of blow.
- Monday, November 01, 1999 at 13:35:26 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Jack
Email: <Dairyplayer@aol.com>
Location: Omaha, NE,
Comments: I have a 65 malibu ss that i have owned for 2 years, I have put a 327 with a four speed in it. I have also put in a HEI ignition and I love it. I also have an original dash mounted tach off of a 66 chevelle and the thing I want to know is if I can hook the tach strait up to my HEI or not. I am hesitant to try because it is a valuable tach and I don't want to burn it up! Thanks for any help you can provide.
- Sunday, October 31, 1999 at 21:09:22 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Mike Carlbomb
Email: <out4tea>
Location: gresham, oregon,
Comments: WEll I have a 65 malibu ss, tubbed, ford 9'' rearend, with 4.46 gears i recently put a Ford 460 all roller in it!
ITS THE BEST
- Sunday, October 31, 1999 at 16:33:39 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: JOE SHARRETTS
Email: <SILVERSPRING7@PRODIGY.NET>
Location: WILMINGTON DE.,
Comments: I OWN A 1965 MALIBU CONV.IT IS WHITE WITH A BLACK TOP AND A TWO TONE AQUA INTERIOR.IT HAS A 283 195HP MOTOR AND AUTOMATIC TRANS.I USE THE CAR TO DRIVE 30 MILES TO WORK EVERY DAY,ITS MY ONLY CAR.I RESTORED IT FROM 1992-1996.IT WAS PURCHASED OUT OF A BARN IN THE NEW HOPE,PA AREA,WHERE IT HAD BEEN ABANDONED AND TURNED INTO A 64.NOW ITS BACK TO ORIGINAL CONDITION AFTER 4 YEARS OF WORK.ORIGINAL OPTIONS INCLUDE (FROM THE BUILDSHEET INFO):POWER TOP,TINTED WINDSHIELD,AUTOMATIC,CC GROUP,REAR ANTENNA,DUAL MIRRORS,AND AQUA FRONT DELUXE BELTS.
SINCE THE CAR HAD SO MANY DRASTIC CHANGES TO IT OVER THE YEARS,MY RESTORATION WAS IN MANY CASES GUESSWORK.I AM SEEKING INFORMATION ABOUT PREVIOUS OWNERS.ALL I KNOW IS THAT IT WAS OWNED BY 5 PEOPLE BETWEEN 1974 AND 1984 IN THE NORFOLK/VA BEACH AREA.THE LAST WAS USN GREGORY DALE GENTRY,AND THE FIRST WAS HEATHER ANN BALL.ANY INFORMATION BEFORE 1974 SEEMS LOST.I WOULD LOVE TO FIND THESE TWO PEOPLE AND TRACE IT BACK TO THE ORIGINAL DEALER AND OWNER.I DONT EVEN KNOW IF VIRGINIA IS THE ORIGINAL STATE.
THE VIN# IS 136675B132601
THE PAINT AND INTERIOR COLORS ARE CORRECT.I WILL REWARD ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ANY WAY I CAN.THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR ANY HELP.PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH ANY LEAD.
- Sunday, October 31, 1999 at 05:16:06 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: davd good
Email: <yote1234@aol.com>
Location: gilbert arizona,
Comments: five years ago i found a 1 owner chevelle malibu sport coupe,it had 69,000 original miles,283,2 bbl,automatic-2 speed power glide 2-tone blue.came from courtesy chevrolet in phoenix.i rebuilt the engine,re painted over the faded blue,installed buckets,i like it better then my 64 vette,and it has only 24,900 miles on it, malibu also has power stering,factory airconditioning,now it has 75.000 miles on it,has taken many 1st place trophies,as well as many 2nd's.....the malibu will always be my favorite car..infact i'm looking for another one.maby a s.s. this time..if any one knows of one for sell let me know...thanx david...yote1234@aol.com
- Thursday, October 28, 1999 at 21:46:05 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: davd good
Email: <yote1234@aol.com>
Location: gilbert arizona,
Comments: five years ago i found a 1 owner chevelle malibu sport coupe,it had 69,000 original miles,283,2 bbl,automatic-2 speed power glide 2-tone blue.came from courtesy chevrolet in phoenix.i rebuilt the engine,re painted over the faded blue,installed buckets,i like it better then my 64 vette,and it has only 24,900 miles on it, malibu also has power stering,factory airconditioning,now it has 75.000 miles on it,has taken many 1st place trophies,as well as many 2nd's.....the malibu will always be my favorite car..infact i'm looking for another one.maby a s.s. this time..if any one knows of one for sell let me know...thanx david...yote1234@aol.com
- Thursday, October 28, 1999 at 21:45:20 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Bill McGuire
Email: <shogun13@tca.net>
Location: College Station, TX,
Comments: Chevelle Malibu SS w/283 powerglide which runs real smooth. 2nd family who's owned it. Have all original papers on the car, including the cancelled check that paid for it in Seattle, WA. All original candy apple red w/white bucket seats & console shifter. Have restored the entire interior which is white w/black lower trim & carpet. 125,000 actual miles. Repainted & new rubber all around. New gas tank. New front windshield this month will put my '65 into about an 80% total restoration. Love the car.
- Saturday, October 23, 1999 at 23:54:47 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: kent
Email: <kprice@qni.com>
Location: kansas city,
Comments: i have a 65 chevelle convertable i dropped a 396 bb in the car...4-wheel disk ..richmond 5-speed..and i hate to say it but a currie ford 9 inch rear end.. my problem is wheel spin ..i just cant seem to get the car to hook up...any suggestions i will say thanks for in advance..i really dont want to backhalf the car and im using all the hotchkiss stuff already anybody out there with a similar problem??
- Saturday, October 23, 1999 at 03:04:36 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Jim Zimmerman
Email: <zimzim67>
Location: Omaha, Ne,
Comments: I have reads that there were 201 1965 big block chevelles produced however, I have not seen the big block information for El Camino's. I recently purchased a 1964 chevelle that had set in a barn for 25 years and the guy said the El Camino sitting next to it was a big block and had been setting the for the same amount of time.I didn't bother to ask if it was original or not because I was just interested in the 1964 until I found out the low production of the El Camino's b.b. Any information of the number produced would be a help.
- Friday, October 22, 1999 at 21:20:14 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Craig Owens
Email: <bcmowens@ap.net>
Location: Santa Rosa, CA,
Comments: My 65 El Camino was a very clean, original 283 powerglide car when I bought it 2 years ago. I've made the following changes: 396 (with cam, Hi-rise, Holley, MSD, Hooker headers, gear drive), 4 speed Muncie with original linkage, 3" exhaust with 2 chamber Flowmasters, 12 bolt posi with 3.55 gears. All suspension has been rebuilt, lowered, and I installed power steering, front disc brakes, and larger sway bars. I've also installed Cragar super-lite wheels, Autometer tach & guages, and a 69 Chevelle sport steering wheel. I wanted the "Resto Rod" look...like what it would've been like if Chevy built it like this from the factory!
- Thursday, October 21, 1999 at 21:10:49 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Mike Currier
Email: <rwassink@buffnet.net>
Location: Pendleton,N.Y.,
Comments: 1965 Elcamino Black base /clear,red interior,paded dash ,new
chrome dash, actually everything new inside.All new rubber seals,locks,glass.trim or replated.Power is based on corvette 350/350 bored .030-10.5 compression-202 fuelie heads -292 Mega Iski cam etc etc.It has a 12bolt rear with 4:56 posi and 700r4trans.The only option is a/c.Wheels are americans 15X8with BFG 235-60-15 radials.Exhaust is ,1 3/4 dyno max pro series htc coated ,2 1/2 flowmaster system with 2 chamber mufflersand tailpipes out the rear.everything new or redone.This has been my heart throb for a long time.Just a few more things to do,then ill be drive this puppy.
- Wednesday, October 20, 1999 at 17:28:41 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: JOHN C
Email: <cl471999@yahoo.com>
Location: ALABAMA,
Comments: I BOUGHT A 1965 MALIBU SS I LOOKED UP MY VIN # AND ITS AN ORIGINAL SS. THE GUY BOUGHT IT TO RESTORE IT AND RAN IN TO SOME BAD LUCK WITH A HOUSE FIRE . MY WIFE SET UP A BANK ACCOUNT FOR THEM , HE HAD TO SELL IT AND I HAD TO BUY IT HE ACCIDENTILY HIT REVERSE AND TORE UP THE TRANS,FLYWHELL,AND DRIVESHAFT ,SO I GOT IT PRETTY CHEAP I THINK . HE TOLD ME TO GIVE HIM 1150.00 DOLLARS. AND NOW I OWN A 65 MALIBU SS. THE MOTOR IS NOT MATCHING IT CAME WITH A 283. IT HAS A 305 IN IT TEMPORARILY UNTIL I CAN BUILD MY 350 NOT QUIT STOCK. THIS IS MY FIRST MUSCLE CAR. I WOULD LIKE SOME ADVISE ,MY EARS ARE OPEN AT cl471999@yahoo.com
John C
- Tuesday, October 19, 1999 at 21:14:45 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Vince Ometz
Email: <vmvam@bellsouth.net>
Location: AtlantaI have a 65 el,
Comments: I have a 65 el camino 454 auto400.It has 396 fender emblems padded dash with remnance of z16 clock mounting .Acc.on cowl tag are a49 b70 which list as seat belts and power steering. The car was made in cal. z on vin number. My question is were there any 396 el caminos produced in 65 ,if so how can verify this.
- Monday, October 18, 1999 at 18:28:04 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Dan Orescanin
Email: <dan@sk.sympatico.ca>
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada,
Comments: I recently purchased a 65 Malibu with a bench seat and column shifter. I want to switch it to buckets and a console. Will buckets from any other year or car be okay. Or was there a signigicant difference from year to year?
- Sunday, October 17, 1999 at 21:24:01 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Dennis Cole
Email: <Phoenixdmc@aol.com>
Location: Wilmington,DE,
Comments: I keep the original set of wire wheels that came with our '65 malibu SS we bought in the fall of 1966. It was white 283 cu. , 195 hp.I was to young to drive it at the time. Anyway I have keep these wheels cleaned up, and don't have any idea of thier value. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
- Sunday, October 10, 1999 at 16:30:15 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: David Romero
Email: <CasaRomero@juno.com>
Location: Albuq,New Mexico,
Comments: I Have 65 malibu SS w/283 and a powerglide. engine is high proformance and has a major starting problem. I have been through 2 starters, 2 soleniods, 2 switches, rewired from starter to switch, 1 battery and cable, and 1 alternator. but the car still won't start half the time when i need it to. I have put a heat shield on it because of the headers, but it still does it. The engine compartment does get hot after 2 or 3 minutes of running. Is it still HEAT SOAK or is it electrical? nothing happens when i turn the key. even when the engine is cold.I am putting a flowmaster exhaust kit and it clams engine heat will be reduced. will it help start better? David
- Sunday, September 26, 1999 at 17:03:57 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Craig Nelson
Email: <cranel@aol.com>
Location: Oregon,
Comments: 65 Malibu SS L-79 30,000 mi. Mist blue, black vinyl top, black bucket int,4-speed w/console, 12 bolt w/3.31, rear speaker, rear antenna, wood wheel, mag hubcaps, top of dash clock, no p/s, no p/brakes,
- Thursday, September 09, 1999 at 23:01:01 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Chad
Email: <azaria@ev1.net>
Location: Houston,Tx,
Comments: I have a 65 malibu convertible 283/195hp w/2 speed powerglide and
a 10-bolt rearend with 3.08 gears. Currently it is disassembled with the frame off awaiting lots of new parts including engine and tranny.
- Monday, September 06, 1999 at 17:23:17 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Ken Kroboth
Email: <krk461@aol.com>
Location: Rochester,NY western,ny,
Comments: I have a 65 malibu convertible,bought 2 yrs ago off the team
chevelle listings. I am currently looking for a parts car.
Also I was in process of forming an Upstate NY Chevelle Club
for Owners other than NY City. I previously listed diff.e-mail
address in APR.99. (e-mail KRK461@aol.com) Mostly Buffalo,Rochester,Syracuse, and any other 64-73 chevelle owners
in Upstate NY.. There are 3 chevelles just in my neighbor's
garages on my street. I am looking for Parts Car..1965 2dr or 4dr
please let me know about any parts exchanges also. thanks Ken
- Monday, August 30, 1999 at 19:35:03 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Bob Payton
Email: <Bobs883@aol.com>
Location: Enterprise, Alabama,
Comments: I have a '65 Malibu, currently has a 406 sbc and PG will soon have a 396/T400. Car is not restored but am trying to follow the current "restification" that seems to be the thing these days. Plan to attend the Super Chevy event in Oct in Montgomery, AL. and the Power Tour East drive to Panama City Beach, FL also in Oct 99.
- Thursday, August 12, 1999 at 14:03:12 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: ivan
Email: <ivan2@pacbell.com>
Location: san jose,ca,
Comments: Is converting from power to manual steering as simple as plugging off the steering box and removing the pump? Or is there a special manual box that I have to buy?
- Sunday, August 08, 1999 at 17:51:33 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: wally
Email: <wallysp@gte.net>
Location: Tampa,Fl.,
Comments: I'm restoring a 65' Malibu SS 327/300HP. 4-Speed. The car is all original,matching #'s. The engine has never been rebuilt and still runs great. It has 67,000 miles on it. Do you think I should add a Anti-Valve Recession Fuel additive? ( engine requiring leaded fuel).plmk I'm not sure if it's that necessary for today's fuel or not. Thanks.
- Tuesday, August 03, 1999 at 17:23:45 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Randy Bright
Email: <Randy_Bright@hotmail.com>
Location: Eugene,
Comments: I have a 1965 chevelle tooken down to the frame body work is being down and engine is being built need discs for the front building 383ci hopefully 460 hp built tough with high performance parts need 3.73 posi have 3.08 posi 8.8 12 bolt engine is 4 bolt main with headmen headers and 3 inch flowmaster if you can find theses parts then e-mail me thanx
Randy
- Saturday, July 31, 1999 at 19:50:06 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: justin mangold
Email: <goldenboy165@yahoo.com>
Location: anchorage ak,
Comments: For my ninteenth birthday my parents purchased me a 1970 chevelle malibu. It's got a stock 350 with custom 202 racing heads and a four barrel holly carb. I've always grown up wanting a chevelle and now I have my own. Red with Black racing stripes and chrome mags!
- Thursday, July 29, 1999 at 15:44:52 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: mark Vickers
Email: <mdv888@hotmail.com>
Location: London, England,
Comments: I own a red on red 64 Malibu SS. I write a monthly article for club magazine of the American Auto Club of Great Britain (about 2500 - 3000 members) and I'm just finishing next months article - this time on 64 and 65 Chevelles. I hope to cover the rest of the family later. Reason for me writing is that I'm a bit short of decent photographs. Does anyone have any pictures that they could scan and send me by EM that I might use? Particularly 64 and 65s are pretty rare over here - I haven't seen another 64 SS at all!! I have sent an EM some time ago asking for permission to use any of the pictues aval on this site as wallpaper but have had no reply. Also, I wonder if someone could help with one other question - what year was the current Malibu introduced, 1997? I just want to mention it in my intro. Any help or advice would be hugely appreciated
- Sunday, July 25, 1999 at 13:50:16 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Jason
Email: <JRone41077@aol.com>
Location: Chicago,
Comments: I need a powerbrake setup for a 65 Malibu, also a powersteering setup. Can anyne help?
- Wednesday, July 21, 1999 at 17:43:27 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: sam long
Email: <samnann@prodigy.net>
Location: arroyo grande ca,
Comments: 65 el camino 250 6 4 on thefloor 69 gto bucket seats need a new hood and whatever.
- Thursday, July 08, 1999 at 19:39:03 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: steven haug
Email: <shaug1@san.rr.com>
Location: san diego ca.,
Comments: I NEED A 65 MALIBU REAR CLIP FROM THE TOP OF THE REAR BODY TO THE TRUNK PANS , OR IF YOU KNOW OF WHERE I MAY FIND ONE PLEASE E MAIL ME OR CALL 619-576-8311
- Tuesday, July 06, 1999 at 15:34:17 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: rawl
Email: <R092179@aol.com>
Location: los angeles,
Comments: I want know if anyone knows anything about adding disc brakes to the front. I am interested in swapping from another chevy. I need to know what year spindles, discs, and calipers. help, help, help.
thanx
- Monday, July 05, 1999 at 19:42:49 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Donald
Email: <realdryad@yahoo.com>
Location: New England,
Comments: Hi.
I'm trying to find a 65 Chevelle supersport in the New England area to recondition. Does anyone have any ideas where I might find one? Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
Donald
- Saturday, July 03, 1999 at 07:36:53 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Samuel Orvomaa
Email: <Sam_da_Man@hotmail.com>
Location: Helsinki Finland,
Comments: Hi, I have a '65 Canadian built Malibu with a 230 engine and a 3-speed +overdrive. I was wondering what the code for the tranny might be, and also I'm looking for a new overdrive. I really hope someone could help me out on at least one of the points... My car is a true blackplate, purchased in Finland in '65. I am currently having the small signs of aging :) removed and probably have the car repainted... Nothing on the car has been changed, take a look at my webpage members.tripod.com/Samuel_O/Chevy.html (case sensitive) Were the rearviews placed in front in the States as well?
- Thursday, July 01, 1999 at 14:43:30 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: miles thompson
Location: Los Angeles,
Comments: 65 Chevy Malibu 283, 2 door hard top. white with red interior. tilt wheel and electric windows. sweet.
- Wednesday, June 30, 1999 at 22:56:16 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Ray
Email: <doolittle1@home.com>
Location: Vancouver Canada,
Comments: I'm half way through a frame off on my 65 el camino with a rebuilt 327 4spd and i require the two piece console.If anyone knows of one i would greatly appreciate an email. Thanks.
Ray
- Sunday, June 27, 1999 at 19:42:06 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Mike Dorosh
Email: <wrench59@mediaone.net>
Location: Westland,
Comments: Hi, I've recently purchased a low mileage 65 chevelle SS 2dr hardtop that I've been looking for the last 20yrs. had 2 of them back in the late 70's,used them & abused them. Just a kid at the time,but I swore I'd find me another some day,the same as my first.well it's close enough.She's only clocking 14,000 miles,light blue,white top,blue int.283,PG trans.buckets & clean original w/all documentations since bought new.I love it & I can't believe how good it feels to have a piece of life brought back to me.I don't plan on letting this one loose.My plans for it are to clearcoat paint it,maybe this winter,drive it & enjoy it.
- Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 19:46:45 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Jason
Email: <rosy@itctel.com>
Location: Midwest,
Comments: Looking for quarter panels for a 1965 El Camino. Does anyone know if '65 quarter panels are available on the reproduction market? If not, does anyone know of a pair of used ones for sale?
- Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 18:27:18 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Patrick Malcolm
Email: <coors1@telusplanet.net>
Location: Alberta Canada,
Comments: I have a 1965 chevelle 2 door hard top that im restoring, Im haveing a real hard time getting parts here in Canada, I have mostly every thing done sand blasted and painted frame and under body, new interior, body work done,327 pushing over 400hp 700 trans, but i need new frame to body mounts and i cant find them if any one can help me please contact me i need all 14 mounts, i would be greatfull for any info.
Thanks your truly Pat Malcolm.
- Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 00:17:35 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: PHIL SPARKS
Email: <PSPARKS@CSA1.COM>
Location: 18 CR 58 DENNIS MS. 38838,
Comments: I HAVE A 65 CHEVELLE MALABU SS 327/300HP 4 SPEED. QUESTION DID THIS CAR COME OUT WITH A FAN SHROUD, AND WHERE COULD I FIND ONE IF SO? MY MAIL ADDRESS IS
PHIL SPARKS
18 CR 58
DENNIS MS. 38838
- Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 08:59:54 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Paul Tetreault
Email: <orgman@earthlink.net>
Location: Sunnyvale, California,
Comments: I have a 65 malibue that had a 6 cylinder stick. When i bought it the engine had been swapped to a 350 three hundred horse crate motor. I have recently found a 396 truck engine and is in the machine shop getting checked out at present. Can some one tell me realistically what kind of torque and horsepower i can get out of the 396. Also what will i have to change to fit in car. I forgot to mention i have a Muncie 4 speed with hayden clutch in vehicle at present.
- Sunday, June 13, 1999 at 08:50:56 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Keith Mattox
Email: <keithlol@mindspring.com>
Location: Atlanta, Ga,
Comments: Any one know how many '65 Malibu 4 door wagons were made? thanks in advance.
- Wednesday, June 09, 1999 at 23:01:28 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Roy Johnson
Email: <RoyJohn2@aol.com>
Location: Seattle,
Comments: Purchased this El Camino 1 1/2 years ago. Have had to replace the floors, and now have found more rust under the bed cover behind the cab. Have 355, with 9.5 comp, holly750, eldebrock intake, 7blade fan, ready to install.. Have had rear rebuilt with 3.73 gears, auburn posi and moser axles to stock 10bolt case. Lowerd springs 2in. all around. Will be including a 4speed overdrive trans.225/15 bfg tires
- Saturday, June 05, 1999 at 22:21:43 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Dan Mallett
Email: <dmallett@zianet.com>
Location: Hurley, New Mexico,
Comments: (Hurley NM is near Silver City NM If you need to find it on a map.)
I have a '65 chevelle malibu w/ 283 engine. I'm new to this car and would like to restore it if possible. It has no rear seat, the rear lights are only working sometimes, but the engine is in good condition. The body is in 'fair' shape with several dents and dings. I have most of the metal side strips. I need to find the flat cable that runs from the fuse box to the rear lighting assy. Mine is suspect, as it has been 'worked' on and spliced.Anyone with knowedge about this car and where to find parts for it, please email me!
- Saturday, June 05, 1999 at 15:04:22 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: ROBERT SCOTT
Email: <RSCOTT9889@AOL.COM>
Location: BEAVERTON, OREGON,
Comments: I BOUGHT A 65 SS AND IT HAS POTENTIAL EXCEPT...
I'AM LOOKING FOR A FACTORY (((6,000 OR 8,000 TACHOMETER)))
IF ANY ONE WANTS TO SELL ONE PLEASE LET ME KNOW
THANK YOU.
- Saturday, May 29, 1999 at 17:25:13 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Glenn
Email: <Glenn_mail@yahoo.com>
Location: SoCal,
Comments: Just bought my 65 MalibuSS. It's bone stock and original except for radiator and the heater core. I thought I could never find a car that was that old and still have the original paint and body in very good condition. The only thing that need to replace in the armrest and driver side seat cushion and maybe the carpet since it shows some fading. What weird about it a gas station service sticker in the door jam has a date 1985 with mileage count of 34000 and the car has 37000 right now. The previous owner said the car was bought in 1990 from a widow since then it was stored in a garage. I guess they just drove around town and didn't go for long trips. I'm pretty sure the mileage is correct because it runs so good and the glass is like brand new even the inside of the ashtray and glovebox looks brand new. I was wondering what is the best way in figuring out the correct mileage. Oh I forgot the muffler was replace around 1989.
- Thursday, May 27, 1999 at 21:53:12 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: john vallelunga
Email: <bignlil@yahoo.com>
Location: san diego,ca,
Comments: I own a 65 malibu w/ a 427. I'm just wanted to know if anyone knows the largest size tire I can fit w/ a 15" rim in the rear wheel well. Any feedback would be appreciated.
- Monday, May 24, 1999 at 16:40:49 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: trey lee
Email: <leekidz @ flash.net>
Location: baytown,TX,
Comments: i have a 65 malibu ss two door hardtop. Iwould like information about ading disk brakes from a later year doner car. i have heard that 70 chevelles will work.As the car is now it needs a lot of attention especialy the body. it is running now 'thank god'i am looking for a hood and front passenger side fender.And information about the widest wheels i can run.i am wondering about how much horsepower i could get from this engine it could be pretty radical
- Wednesday, May 19, 1999 at 17:22:31 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Paul Larson
Location: Central Utah,
Comments: Uncle left his '65 El Camino to me . I'm strating to restore now.
- Monday, May 17, 1999 at 17:47:31 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Frank Burkhart
Email: <crudog@earthlink.net>
Location: San Bernardino,Ca.,
Comments: I'm doing a frame off restoration.I a'm thinking of going with a big block,with a 4 speed.In the Paddocks catalog it list's a clutch pedal assembly,but it say's small block only.Does anybody know why?Will this work with a big block?Anybody with an answer,can E-mail me at crudog@earthlink.net.
Thank you
- Monday, May 10, 1999 at 19:57:01 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Mark Rubottom
Email: <mottobur@aol.com>
Location: Ventura CA,
Comments: 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS
Had it for over 14 years(since high school), Built 350,400 tranny,373 posi,LOTS OF FUN!!! 77 Corvette yellow. YeeHaw!!!!!
- Thursday, May 06, 1999 at 20:17:12 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Tim Mikus
Email: <Mikus@ti.com>
Location: Dallas, Texas,
Comments: What is an optimum tire and wheel size combo for a 1965 Chevelle. 15X7 with 3 1/2" offset with 225/60/15 tires?
Help! Thanks, Tim
- Tuesday, May 04, 1999 at 06:37:01 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Sam & Dyan Alexander
Email: <dyal1@juno.com>
Location: Clearwater, Florida,
Comments: We have a 1965, 2dr. HT,Light Yellow ext.,blk. int., mostly stock, 283, auto., called "Tweet Nothin' ". Need to replace hood and do minor body work and repaint. Original to Louisiana, we bought in 1991 in Tennessee. Only use on weekends.
- Saturday, May 01, 1999 at 20:42:49 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Mark Gajewski
Email: <mag96002@uconnvm.uconn.edu>
Location: Connecticut,
Comments: I have 3 65 Chevelles. The first is an SS Coupe, originally from California,all stock, 283, powerglide, mist blue with 2-tone interior, factory tinted glass, immaculate show car. 95% complete restoration. The 2nd is an SS convertible, daily driver, which sports a 350 and 2sp powerglide. This one is dark blue metallic,white top and currently has a black interior. The restoration is 60% complete. Most likely this one will be coming off the road in the fall to get a frame up resto. The third is a Malibu convertible. This one is an untouched original. 283 w/ 2sp powerglide, dark blue, original white top, and 2 tone interior. Also have a vast array of parts for 65 Chevelles available. email mag96002@uconnvm.uconn.edu for any info or help.
- Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at 16:17:02 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Ken Nilson
Email: <knilson@usa.net>
Location: seattle,
Comments: 65 ss 283 pg 190hp ;rr w/blk int : purchased from orig owner in 89' : changes from stock inclued , freshened engine new 194 heads, .440 lift cam, 600 holley , headers, weiand x-cellerator intake, comp 9000 duel pt dist. , weld wheels : in the process of new paint and body work i.e. new quarters , 6 piece trunk kit, bumpers, interior will be new soon too.QUESTION: I need to mount my powersteering after my header instalation. Has anybody done this using old style heads? I have never seen this done ,believe it or not. I have never seen a bracket made for this exact application either. help kn
- Monday, April 26, 1999 at 15:30:00 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: George Adams
Email: <gkadams@transport.com>
Location: Salem,Oregon,
Comments: I have a little rust on the underside of the trunk lid,some of is hard to get to with sand paper,is there another way to remove the rust ?
Thanks
- Friday, April 23, 1999 at 07:17:34 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: john
Email: <john1@weblazer.net>
Location: orange county, CA,
Comments: I have a 1965 Chevelle. I cannot find any specs. on what the "curb weight" is for the car! I've tried everything, but to no avail. I'm almost finished building a 540ci for it! Any info will be greatly appreciated!! thanks!!
- Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at 17:30:51 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: GREG BURNHAM
Email: <gregb@feist.com>
Location: WICHITA,
Comments: I BOUGHT A 1965 ELCAMINO SEPT. 98.THE BODY NEEDS A LOT OF WORK.THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH A 350.I HOPE TO FIND A ORIG. 1965 283.
- Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at 17:21:05 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Todd
Email: <BAD415@aol.com>
Location: Michigan,
Comments: I bought my Malibu about 5 years ago, it was drivin by an old lady, and had only 58k on it. I pulled the 6 and put a smallblock 415 stroker in it spinning a T-350 with 3:73s. It runs good 12s in the 1/4. I have the parts to beef up the rear suspension, bracing etc. I need some installation info on an anti-wheelhop device that bolts around the dif. housing. Has anybody installed one on thier car? Please e-mail me and let me know. I'll give you more detail on the problem then.
- Monday, April 19, 1999 at 09:45:10 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Brendan Murray
Email: <brendan_murray@hotmail.com>
Location: central illinois,
Comments: blown 454 bored .060 over 10 coats of candy purple grey tweed interior off the frame restoration many hours spent on this car
- Saturday, April 17, 1999 at 15:11:10 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Chris again
Email: <junk65chev@aol.com>
Location: Umm you know,
Comments: i forgot some things about my car. It alson has tilt steering, the rare corvette steeering wheel (original), hydraulic trunk opener, and 65 plates.
- Monday, April 12, 1999 at 14:09:09 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Chri Spangler
Email: <junk65chev@aol.com>
Location: Poquoson, VA.,
Comments: 65 Chevelle SS 327 bored .030 over. aluminum high raise intake, headers, carter 625 cfm carb, electronic ignition. Muncie-21 close ratio transmission, 3.33 gears in the rear. Red with black interior
- Monday, April 12, 1999 at 14:02:52 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Greg Canales
Email: <quernos@email.msn.com>
Location: SA Texas,
Comments: i have a 1965 malibu ss my dad is the original owner.i started about a year or so ago redoing the car.i re built the 283 it had and changed it from a three speed colum shift to 4 on the floor.ikept all my old parts .i redid the interior to its original condition.i am running a flowmaster 2 1/2 exhuast.i alos have 1965 original plates for it .i have another set also.
- Sunday, April 11, 1999 at 19:37:11 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: ken
Email: <rkroboth@concentric.net>
Location: Upstate NY/Rochester,
Comments: Looking to start upstate/ or western new york chevelle club
for people in our area,to meet and swap parts etc.
locate local junk yards,etc.
I have a 65 chevelle malibu conv. white/black 283v8 2bbl/ 2sp p/g
need some parts
looking for parts and to work w/someone on club start up
email rkroboth@concentric.net thanks
- Sunday, April 11, 1999 at 05:56:07 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: sandy
Email: <sasturi@yahoo.com>
Location: Pittsburgh, PA,
Comments: I need your help. I have a 65 Malibu chevelle 230/ 4dr. Mechanically Perfect. it has 46,000 miles on it. It has a power glide transmission, pwr steering. We just got all the minor problems fixed over the last year, original engine & tranny are sound(Excellant) and interior is in excellant condition. STill have the original rims and got moon hubs. Has all its factory
trim. We were just getting ready to have some minor rust fixed on the doors & get a restoration painting done when someone hit the back end and bent the quarter panel and my back bumper is broken and bent. The car is still drivable.The insurance only wants to give me $500 for it and take the car. I am sick. My attorney said that I need as many letters of Fair market value as I can get of the condition pre-wreck. Can you please email me on who I can call or talk to to get letters of value. Where did any of you get the value of yours? They said that I really need iton business letter head but I would be happy to talk to you as well. I am in pittsburgh pa. You may return email to
sasturi@yahoo.com
Thank you in advance
Help me keep her alive she's a great car.
Sincerly
Sandy
- Saturday, April 10, 1999 at 15:37:55 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Scot W
Email: <scw@nwnatural.com>
Location: Vancouver, WA,
Comments: Have 65 Malibu 2dr hdtp. Want to add some performance to the 230 inline 6. Looking for high perf upgrades, parts, anyone that does head work etc. Intake, exhaust, roller rockers, cams etc.
- Friday, April 09, 1999 at 15:34:32 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Ernie
Location: Fresno ,Ca,
Comments: 1965 El Camino,350/700R,3:73 Posi,vette yellow,drop spings,tilt,disc brakes,power steering,1.25 sway bar,custom offset ralleyes/67 disc brake caps.I am considering selling the car and have a ton of parts and parts cars.I currently have a twelve bolt for sale.
- Wednesday, April 07, 1999 at 17:07:12 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Brett
Email: <im2cocky@yahoo.com>
Location: Yakima Washington,
Comments: I have a 1965 elcamino with a 283 turboglide with only 37 grand. I would like to know a good type of add on air conditioner that may be available. Got an address? About how much money am I talking for the unit your talking about.
- Tuesday, April 06, 1999 at 22:44:59 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Michael Janiszewski
Email: <mtj@proaxis.com>
Location: Corvallis, Oregon,
Comments: I am in the process of restoring a 65 El Camino. This is the second one I've done. I am goin to take the body off powder coat or imron the frame. I saw the "rotisserie" set up at this site and was wondering if anybody has seen any other types of rotating systems. Please drop me a line if you can recommend anything. Thanks
- Tuesday, April 06, 1999 at 20:20:55 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: Michael Janiszewski
Email: <mtj@proaxis.com>
Location: Corvallis, Oregon,
Comments: I am in the process of restoring a 65 El Camino. This is the second one I've done. I am goin to take the body off powder coat or imron the frame. I saw the "rotisserie" set up at this site and was wondering if anybody has seen any other types of rotating systems. Please drop me a line if you can recommend anything. Thanks
- Tuesday, April 06, 1999 at 20:20:42 (PDT)
Year: 1965
Name: BOB SPRINGER
Email: <RSpri10104@AOL.COM>
Location: MONROVIA, CA,
Comments: I WANT TO UP GRADE MY BRAKES TO DISK. WHAT ARE GOOD DONOR CARS. WHAT PARTS WILL I NEED. MY CAR IS 65COUPE WITH 283 W/AUTOTRANS. CAN ANYONE HELP ME.
BOB
- Sunday, March 21, 1999 at 18:21:38 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: alex
Email: <souljer5@aol.com>
Location: beaverton, OR,
Comments: I have a 1965 chevelle which I am in the process of building a 402 big block for it. I need to know if everything will bolt straight up or if I will have to make any modifications.
- Sunday, March 14, 1999 at 17:15:10 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: alex
Email: <souljer5@aol.com>
Location: beaverton,
Comments: I have a 1965 chevelle which i am in the process of building a 402 BB for it. I need to know if everything will bolt straight up or if I will need to make any modifications
- Sunday, March 14, 1999 at 17:10:24 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: George Adams
Email: <gkadams@transport.com>
Location: Salem,Oregon,
Comments: Have been driving my '65 Malibu daily for the last 7 months.It is an SS with the original 327,doesn't have anything special in the motor but it gets me around.It's crocus yellow ,2 door with a new set of smoothies.I really enjoy driving this car!
- Sunday, March 14, 1999 at 14:24:07 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: SCOTT HENDRICK
Email: <SCOTT3147@AOL.COM>
Location: PHOENIX, ARIZONA,
Comments: JUST BOUGHT 1965 EL CAMINO FOR $3000-WHAT EVERYONE CALLS AN"ARIZONA RUST-FREE"CAR. 327 CID TO 331 CID, 4-SPEED, 12 BOLT POSI, PERFECT BODY WITH ALL ORIGINAL CHROME. I ADDED 12"JL-8 FRONT DISC BRAKES,HOTCHKIS SPRINGS,KYB GAS SHOCKS,HELLWIG SWAY BARS,AND COMPLETE FRONT/REAR POLYURETHANE SUSPENSION REBUILD.HOLLEY,HOOKER,EDELBROCK,MALLORY,ACCEL ALL HELP IN THE "GO FAST" DEPARTMENT .I KNOW OF A 1964 2 DOOR SW MOD 300 IN A BACK YARD IN SOUTH PHOENIX! ANYONE INTERESTED?
- Friday, March 12, 1999 at 21:07:24 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Ronald G. Martin
Email: <martinrg@ix.netcom.com>
Location: Redlands, California,
Comments: I have a 1965 Chevrolet, El Camino, Custom, with L79, 327CI/350HP, 4-Speed, with many 1965 options. It has been in the family for nearly 33 years. I have it mechanically restored -- still need to install refubished power steering box, pump, and belt and new u-joints. The interior is done. I need to hand sand and take to paint shop for primer then paint. Almost there!
rgm
- Tuesday, March 09, 1999 at 08:44:25 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Tim W
Email: <leaving@home.com>
Location: Vancouver B.C.,
Comments: 65,SS Conv. Bought from orig owner in 1984 Red with white int & top. Has gauge package and kleenex box and of course a power top.
Have pics, please email me if you'de like to see pics.
- Monday, March 08, 1999 at 21:16:32 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: greg moody
Email: <moodster@tri-lakes.net>
Location: branson,mo.,
Comments: I have a "65"sport cp.I've owned since 1989 it has a #'s 283 2bl.the car was a factory 3-speed but I put in a muncie 4-speed with a new comp/plus hurst when I restored the car in 1994. I bought the car in around 1989 and became the 2nd owner. The 65 was bought from Mr. Doy Richardson of Lead Hill, Ark., who has since passed on. The only way he would sell us the car was if we promised that we would keep it in a garage. I feel very blessed to get a car that was bone stock and in such solid condition. The factory color was gold with fawn int. I did a complete color change to torch red with red two tone int. We decided to remove the upper side molding to go for that z-16 look. I had a set of 8-inch Corvette rallys with the flat centers that I wanted to use on the car. I ran into trouble with inner wheel wells rubbing the vett. wheels in the rear. National parts depot saved the day, they offer a repro. rally 15x8 with a 1/2 inch off set so it clears the inner wheel well without having to trim or cut up your quarters. Their # is 800-368-6451. I also added a sway bar in the rear if you dont have a rear sway bar on your car, it will handle 50% better with one they make a big difference. I added gas shocks and got rid of the air shocks that I had on it for a while I'm sure that helped too. Anyway it's a lot of fun to drive it's plain ol good therapy, and of course I keep it in the garage cause Doy is looking down on it. Happy Motoring, The Moodster.
- Saturday, March 06, 1999 at 20:49:18 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Rick
Email: <d kenberg@aol.com>
Location: Racine, WI,
Comments: I am restoring a 65 Chevelle SS. It used to be called 'dum dum' that sealed the wing window weatherstrip to the door and also sealed the main weatherstrip to the top front of the door. I am in search of a newer product to accomplish this or, to try and locate someone that carries dum dum. It should be black in color. I had some grey but it didn't look right. I tried black seam sealer but it is the wrong consistency and dries too glossy. Can any one help? Any suggestions?
- Saturday, March 06, 1999 at 06:46:30 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: brian
Email: <bdr54969@yahoo.com>
Location: madison, wis.,
Comments: anyone,
i have a '65 el / with a bad frame
need a frame, or info on years of frames that would work.
anyone,anyone!?
any help would be appreciated.
- Tuesday, March 02, 1999 at 20:49:08 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: dan
Email: <dan4t9er@aol.com>
Location: So,San Frnco Ca.,
Comments: 1965 Malibu SS V-8 A.T. posi.
- Monday, March 01, 1999 at 18:45:23 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: von
Email: <voncooldude49von@njtcom.com>
Location: salt lake city,
Comments: i have a 1965 red malibu ss 327 with a power glide the engine has been blueprinted and balanced puting out 375 horses, i have a 10 bolt posi. rear end. 373 gear ratio i have a trans lock the car turns a quarter in mid 12 second range. it is a beautiful car and i love to drive it.
- Monday, March 01, 1999 at 17:50:08 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Brian
Email: <BTr9540981@aol.com>
Location: Fresno, CA,
Comments: 2 door hardtop, currently 327 with a TH 350
Cameo beige exterior, fawn interior
originally 283 with a powergide
looks stock
- Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 14:29:28 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Randy Bright
Email: <Randy_Bright@hotmail.com>
Location: Eugene Oregon,
Comments: Hi Every on well i have striped the 1965 malibu down to frame and is ready to be sandblasted i have sanded it down alot myslef right now it has a 12 bolt 3.08 posi but will have 3.73 posi with front and Rear disc brakes and a chrome rear end cover and the rear wheels will be 5 by 8 Corvette Rallye Cgrome Wheels and the front will have 5 by 6 and i have a 350 block 4 bolt main bored and now is 355ci with 350 stock head with 2.02 intake and 1.60 exuast and 1.6 roller rockers with comp valve springs and flat top pistons summit cam lifters 488/488 lift EdelBrock intake Performer and holley 600cfm double pumper and high volume oil pump and forged everything crank, rods, pistons, windage tray with hooker header moroso valve covers and 3" Balance Tubes and 3" duel Strait exuast all the way to rear end with 2 Camber flowmasters and chrome march pullies with moroso Water pump and i am working on putting it together and then i will work on the body it is not s Super Sport but i wish it was well then i will work on body and paint it Cherry red with a black interior if you have any sugestions e-mail me.
Randy
- Saturday, February 06, 1999 at 23:49:59 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Bryan
Email: <bmitc85914@aol.com>
Location: Portland, Oregon,
Comments: It's been 6 months since I posted here, so I'll update the progress of my '65 Malibu 2-dr; First off, I found out a whole lot more about my Malibu thanks to this great site. Turns out I rescued a 327/PG car from the wrecker that came with a 12 bolt/3.08 open rear and was a column shift/bench seat car.
In the 6 months I've had it, it's been stripped to the bare frame, which is where I've concentrated my efforts. The frame has been sandblasted and painted, it's now got fast-ratio PS, 2" dropped spindles, new big block coil springs, KYB shocks, 1-1/8"/ 7/8" swaybars and all new poly bushings.Back to the front, every steering component has been replaced. There are frame x-members and control arm reinforcements in the garage waiting their turn to be installed and I'm planning a trip to the wrecking yard for calipers, rotors and a prop valve. Then a trip to the parts store for new seals, bearings, and brake parts and the front end will be back on wheels. Next comes a rebuild for the rear-end including a posi carrier and some 3.73's. Finally, finish off with a rear brake rebuild, plumb the brake and fuel lines along the chassis and I can bolt the body back on with new biscuits. How come no one told me this was so expensive?;)
I'm looking for bucket seats needing new fabric and a 4-spd console...Any suggestions?
- Saturday, February 06, 1999 at 05:19:03 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Sam da Man
Email: <Sam_da_Man@hotmail.com>
Location: Helsinki, FINLAND,
Comments: Say Hey Guys!! I bought my '65 Chevelle about six months ago from a dealer who didn't know what he had. I payed about $1800+ my old 144 Volvo. It's a 4d Malibu with a 230 plus 3-speed with overdrive. It was bought by a professor in Finland in 65 and its almost completely original. Only the headlights have been remade and the carpet has been replaced with an original. I took a hit from a rock last month that cracked my granny gear and scratched and dented some other parts :C But I love my car, so I'm hunting for a new overdrive... I'll pay lots if I have to... But I promise it will be up and running before the first Cruising Night in Helsinki... thank God for winter!!
- Saturday, January 30, 1999 at 14:27:45 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Jose
Email: <jortega@ucla.edu>
Location: Los Angeles,
Comments: I purchased a 65 El Camino in original condition but in need of a restoration. It has the original 283 and powerglide. For now I'm replacing them with a 350/350 combo.
I have one problem though, the wires that connect to the positive distributor and starter solenoid are frayed and the terminals are missing. Can anyone tell me how to identify them so I can make the proper connections?
- Monday, January 25, 1999 at 19:36:30 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Jack Dufau
Email: <JDDufau@csupomona.edu>
Location: pomona/Ventura,
Comments: 1965 Malibu convertible had 283,now 355/400hp small block
3:73 posi shift kit bought when I was eighteen 23 now and restored by me. Green/blue white top
- Monday, January 25, 1999 at 14:55:41 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Kevin Caffman
Email: <kcaffma1@midsouth.rr.com>
Location: Memphis, TN,
Comments: Recently purchased a 65 El Camino with 50,000 miles from the original owner. It appears to be a 300 series, with 283/195 and PowerGlide....and thats about all. No power steering or brakes, no radio. Does anyone have any idea if this vehicle is very rare?
Also, looking for the side body molding for drivers rear quarter...can't seem to locate. Any help or information on this vehicle would be greatly appreciated.
- Saturday, January 23, 1999 at 19:58:29 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: bob wallace
Email: <bwallace@twcny.rr.com>
Location: Syracuse. Ny,
Comments: 1965 Malibu convertible- triple black, 327/350, AT, PS
- Wednesday, January 20, 1999 at 22:02:02 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: bob wallace
Email: <bwallace@twcny.rr.com>
Location: Syracuse. Ny,
Comments: 1965 Malibu convertible- triple black, 327/350, AT, PS
- Wednesday, January 20, 1999 at 22:01:48 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: TODD OLSON
Email: <BUCKS0714@AOL.COM>
Location: SPANAWAY 65 WA,
Comments: 65 MALIBU SS 283 195HP POWERGLIDE 2BBL PS PB TILT WHEEL FACTORY TACH PAINT CODE-PP INTERIOR CODE-792. I'M THE SECOND OWNER AND HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR 15 YRS. I HAVE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS MANUAL AND PROTECTO PLATE. THE CAR IS NUMBERS MATCHING WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE BLOCK WHICH I HAD TO REPLACE WHEN THE ORIGINAL BLOCK CRACKED.THE STOCK 65 283 195 DE WAS REINSTALLED IN THE CAR
- Monday, January 18, 1999 at 00:01:57 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Mark
Email: <SuprVette@aol.com>
Comments: I just bought a 1965 Malibu 4-door from being recycled last month. This car is in very nice condition. I use it as my daily driver now. All it needed was 4 new tires,2 front shocks, exhaust and a tune up. It is red with awhite interior. It has a reliable 230 inline 6 backed by a 3 on the tree. The car is all original including the dog dish hubcaps. Has 96,000 miles on it. It has 3 options. 1.AM radio 2.power brakes 3.power steering.
- Wednesday, January 13, 1999 at 14:42:29 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Pierre-Ollivier Gignac
Email: <bcgignac@sprint.ca>
Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada,
Comments: 1965 Chevelle SS396 Z-16. I'm doing a scale model of that chevelle and I want to paint the body in Crocus Yellow. Can anyone tell me if it was possible to have that color with the SS396 Z-16 in '65 and which interior code match with that color. Tank you for your help.
- Wednesday, January 06, 1999 at 16:22:40 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Greg Brooks
Email: <gbooks6@earthlink.net>
Location: Los Angeles,
Comments: Can someone please tell me how many 1965 two-door chevelle wagons were produced? Please e-mail me if you know the answer or have any suggestions about where to look for it.
- Tuesday, January 05, 1999 at 12:32:28 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Howard
Email: <Crooked26@aol.com>
Location: Las Vegas,
Comments: Im about to purchase a 65 chevelle ss 327 w powerglide. Can anyone help me read the vin # and data plate? do they match?
vin # 138375z123304
2a
st 65-13837 body bf 6990
tr 799-y paint wy a
acc 36298
if anyone can help id appreciate it.
- Tuesday, January 05, 1999 at 00:06:50 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: Cory Geyer
Email: <kkruse69@hotmail.com>
Location: Minot, North Dakota,
Comments: Hello my name is Cory and I am a true '65 Chevelle lover. I own a 1965 300 Deluxe Chevelle 2 door post. It has a 327/300 motor which was recently rebuilt and it has a turbo 400. I also got into a car accident a few months ago since then I have repainted it. I also have a 1965 El Camino that I am parting out. Along with the El Camino I have a 1965 Chevelle Malibu 4-door that I am also parting out, neither of them have motors or trans. I would also like to know if anyone would have the chrome molding on the side of the car for a 300 deluxe. And WFO to all other chevelle fans.
- Monday, January 04, 1999 at 18:29:09 (PST)
Year: 1965
Name: dale huff
Email: <bassmn51@aol.com>
Location: collinsville illinois 62234,
Comments: 65 malibu conv 396 4sp 80% done havent got time to finish will sell for 5500 got 7500 in it 618 346 0833
- Sunday, January 03, 1999 at 08:00:32 (PST)