RDean58 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 I needed to get the 65 Impala for the engine for another project (home grown ZL1 69 Camaro). I got a Revell 69 Z/28 Camaro to build it and would have a left over 302. What to do? I'm taking the valve covers from the Revell 64 Impala and putting them on this 302, instant 327! The engine looks small in there. I have used the victor intake from a Moebius 64 Nova kit and almost have the engine built, but no pics. Here is how I'm building it. I've secured a set of Cragers from an AMT 65 El Camino kit and I need to find some tires. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Both cool projects, will be following along. I really like those Impalas. Once owned a '66 SS with a 283! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 A 65 is a good looking model… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 I like it! Looking forward to your progress. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Great looking body style and yes, the small block looks really small in the 1:1 engine compartment. Remember these cars could take a big block with air conditioning and every other option of the day and you could still change the spark plugs without burning your hands. You did have to be very careful changing the plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Good luck with the build Robert. Really do like the side profile of the '65-'66 Impala and the Cragers just work on that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 This should be fun to watch come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDean58 Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 My wife, nephew and his wife, and I are jetting off to Iceland April 1st, so it may be a while before I get back to this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHolden74 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Such a nice car!! Good luck with the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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