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1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod.
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#2
Re: 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod.
GrandPrix Junkie
11-05-2021
I am kinda surprised that Arizona has emissions for 1967 and newer because I thought it was 1974 when they started adding catalytic converters. I guess that doesn't mean they can't have emissions prior to that year. Also, in my opinion 1967 was a really good year for GM as far as styling goes. Does it have power steering? the '67 Caprice I had drove like a dream because it was so smooth. I'm really excited for you that you got this. Are those wheels 14" or 15"?
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#3
Re: 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod.
GrandPrix Junkie
All Grand Prix, all the time. 69 Model J, 99 GT & GTP coupes. All junk, haha.
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#4
Re: 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod.
11-13-2021
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SgtMarshal
I am kinda surprised that Arizona has emissions for 1967 and newer because I thought it was 1974 when they started adding catalytic converters.
'75 I guess. I'm not sure why they start in '67 (or '68?). I have to believe anything BEFORE '75 gets a lot of leeway though. Can't say for sure. Anyway, not my problem!
Does it have power steering? the '67 Caprice I had drove like a dream because it was so smooth. I'm really excited for you that you got this. Are those wheels 14" or 15"?
Yes, and it is butter smooth. Early GM power steering was/is effortless! Factory 14's. The seller said they are some special factory option though. Supposed to be the only 14 that will fit over disk brakes. We will see.
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idrivejunk
Congrats on old car!
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That should provide ample honest retro vibe for sanity preservation. I'm happy for you so will spare you the rambling opinionated, former low mileage 283PG user input.
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I tend to just kinda check out when I see all four doors.
Thanks! Hey now, don't be hating on my more door Malibu. I have to have SOME amount of practicality.
It may hurt the cool factor, but it will be way more convenient with the kids. Still better than a minivan!
From where I sit, the miles are believable. Garaged it just in time, looks like to me. In certain circles, theres a heap of bragging rights in contact points. Whatever you do, just don't think you'll be able to make the PG give up the ghost as an excuse.
Haha! No, probably not. Yeah, I think the patina is perfect right where it is.
So it looks like this thing might come together quicker than I had planned. I sold my V8 S10 for near asking price yesterday, so this build is already funded. Earlier in the day I got my title, tags and insurance for the Malibu. My custom plate was even available. I stumbled into a 5.3 for dirt cheap, and I already had an 80e on the shelf from a trade I had done a while ago. I'm going to start squirreling away parts and pieces as they become available. Things are just falling into place.
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Re: 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod.
11-26-2021
Been putting in some time on this thing. In the last few days I've replaced;
All 4 wheel cylinders
Battery hold down
Both battery cables
Fuel pump
Driveshaft seal
And rebuilt the carb.
I ordered a full front power disk brake conversion kit from CPP through Summit, but that wasn't supposed to ship till 2-2022. This is why I even bothered to replace the front wheel cylinders. I also ordered a new master cylinder since it leaks like a sieve. A day after I ordered the master, I got a shipping notification for the brake kit. That should be here tomorrow. Shrug. Anyhow, that will be the next project. Then maybe I can start driving this thing.
Oh, I got my custom plate the other day too:
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#6
Re: 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod.
GrandPrix Junkie
11-26-2021
I like it. some people might get tricked by your license plate and think you are an environmentalist, but that's ok. we know the truth.
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#7
Re: 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod.
11-27-2021
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Re: 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod.
GrandPrix Junkie
11-27-2021
being able to stop is a nice feeling. and being able to fit your car/truck in the garage is great. my truck fits in the garage now, but it's tight as well. I can't remember where I heard E-85 doesn't have emissions, so I don't necessarily know if that's true, but it wouldn't surprise me. I say increase the jet size like 30% and go for it.
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#9
Re: 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod.
12-13-2021
Disk brake kit is on. Instal was pretty straight forward. The only things not in the kit that I purchased separately were the prop valve bleeder tool and the brass distribution tee. Shipping on that took FOREVER. Anyway, the brakes work, but the pedal is soft. I think there's still air in there somewhere. Going to try the vacuum bleeder and hope for the best.
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#10
Re: 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod.
12-26-2021
This is normal, right? This is fine.
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Probably not, but it does explain the loud bang and immediate wheel lock up last time I drove it. I put new rear shoes and hardware on today. Now every consumable part of the brake system is new. The only original parts are the pedal and hard lines.
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#11
Re: 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod.
GrandPrix Junkie
12-26-2021
Wow, haven't seen that happen in many moons. Hope you weren't moving too fast when it broke loose. That's got "spin the a** end around" written all over it, lol
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#12
Re: 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod.
GrandPrix Junkie
12-26-2021
oh man, that would scare me pretty bad. the first real truck I bought had a brake issue once, but I made it home just fine. mine just leaked fluid each time I used the brakes. I'm glad to see that you posted about this after the fact. speaking of brakes, I just ordered front pads and rotors for my 2002 Silverado. hopefully they will keep me stopped when I'm holding the pedal down and getting ready to launch the truck.
I like seeing updates about this car, keep em coming.
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#13
Re: 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod.
12-27-2021
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Originally Posted by
BrandonHall10
This is normal, right? This is fine.
Probably not, but it does explain the loud bang and immediate wheel lock up last time I drove it. I put new rear shoes and hardware on today. Now every consumable part of the brake system is new. The only original parts are the pedal and hard lines.
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98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails
L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
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Re: 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod.
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#15
Re: 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod.
01-18-2022
Headlights are in. I took a night drive to properly aim them. I'm happy to say that they are absolutely amazing! Easily the best headlights I have personally experienced. Granted, I have been limited to crappy sealed beams and barely better 9005/9006 halogen bulbs, but they are leaps and bounds above either of those. My phone camera is garbage so you'll have to take my word. Plenty of pictures on the Holley website. Anyhow, clean white light, great beam pattern and clean cutoff. I can't say how these compare to any of the eBay LED's, but I love the stock look. Well worth what I paid. I'll probably buy a set of the 4x6's (?) for my K10.
And I put a new alternator on. Old one was still charging fine, but made an awful whining noise at certain RPM's. Like, loud as a tornado siren. LOL Pretty sure the bearings were shot.
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Re: 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod.
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#17
Re: 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod.
GTP Level Member
02-17-2022
Did you get that head unit from Classic Industries? I've been eyeballing it for awhile. My 66 needs a stock looking stereo for sure. I bought the dash speaker also.
Does your back seat have a center speaker? Mine is supposed to but it doesn't for some reason
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#18
Re: 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod.
02-18-2022
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wowitsfast
Did you get that head unit from Classic Industries?
This one came from classiccarstereos.com. Only took like 5 day to receive after ordering. Not bad considering they have to put together a package specific to your vehicle.
Does your back seat have a center speaker? Mine is supposed to but it doesn't for some reason
Nope. All I have is the dinky 4x10 above the glove box. I'd like to add a pair of 6x9's when I replace the package tray. Someday.
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Re: 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod.
GTP Level Member
02-18-2022
My package tray is hacked up already more like 8x10 speaker holes! Maybe the seat speaker is a "curse of the more door" situation. Lol
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#20
Re: 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod.
SE Level Member
02-20-2022
Nice car! I saw it in the background of a couple of pics in your truck build thread and meant to ask about it. I guess I don't have to now, huh?