1965 Chevrolet Malibu Malibu Chevelle Ss

1965 Chevelle Malibu SS-TRUE 138 SS Car
Vin # 138375K193692
Motor is a 1969 396ci Big Block (Sounds great), Originally 327/4 Speed
Cast Block # 3955272 (T)
1968 M20 4 Speed Transmission

1964 & 1965 Malibu were very similar with the exception of a few cosmetic changes. With those changes it made these cars 1year production cars. 1966 the body style changed, limiting this body to only two years. New rear quarters, factory rear end, replaced the truck skin and put the front independent front suspension. Below is what has been done to the car since. I was heading in the direction of Pro Touring. I am not sure of miles but as you can see from picture of title it states 18,560 actual Mileage????

Solid floors and trunk. The frame looks as if it were painted. Some areas are beginning to peel though there is no rust. No bondo or patched body panels that I know of. Previous owner took the body to bare metal before paint. I do not think he filled or blocked and sanded prior to paint. I believe that he just primed and painted. Damn straight car for its age.

New Power steering Conversion so much easier to drive now
New 4 Wheel Power Disc Conversion w/Drilled & Slotted Rotors
New QA1 Adjustable Coil overs on all four corners
NEW:
Fuel System:
20gal Fuel Tank & Sending Unit
Electric Fuel Pump and Proportioning Valve w/psi Gauge
Stainless braided fuel lines
Edelbrock Thunder Series 650cfm Carb

Motor:
Edelbrock Intake Manifold
Edelbrock Valve Covers
Edelbrock reusable Air Cleaner assembly
Comp Cams Hydraulic Roller Rockers
Comp Cam Pushrods
Mild Cam-was installed by previous owner, I do not know specs
HEI Distributor
Custom Cut MSD Spark Plug Wires

Transmission:
Speedo Cable
Seals
Linkage
Hurst T-Handle Shifter

Exhaust:
Headman Headers Heat coated black-3" Collector
Dual 40 Series Flowmaster mufflers (Sounds great with the cam)
3" off of headers, 2.5" over axle, 3" tailpipes dumping right behind rear tires

Cooling System:
180 Degree Thermostat
Thermostat Housing
Champion 3 Row Aluminum Radiator
Big Block Short Water Pump and hoses
Electric Fans w/Shroud-Each fan is pushing 2100cfm-4200cfm combined

Brakes:
Brake lines
Brake Booster & Master Cylinder
E-Brake Cables and Handle
4 Wheel Power Disc w/Drilled & Slotted Rotors

Suspension:
All rear components are UMI tubular black powder coated w/sway bar (sway bar was not factory on this car)
QA1 Adjustable Coil overs on all four corners
UMI 1.25" Front Sway Bar
Front Upper and Lower Control Arms are new parts

Wheels & Tires:
20" 5 Spoke Wheels in rear
18" 5 Spoke Wheels up front
Mickey Thompson Street Comp 245/45R/20-Rear
Mickey Thompson Street Comp 235/40R18-Front

Electrical:
Can was rewired by previous owner with an aftermarket wiring harness.
Retro manufacturing stereo w/aux hookups etc.
In-dash speaker in factory location
Turn Signal Switch
1 Wire Alternator
Battery & Hold Down

Interior:
15" Walnut Grant Steering Wheel
Chrome Dash Bezel
Tach conversion, Tach replaces factory clock in center of dash bezel
Black Seat Covers
Black Carpet
Black Dash pad
Black Headliner
Black Door Panels
Malibu SS embroidered Lloyds Floor Mats

Exterior:
Fairly Fresh Paint-It is not perfect, has a few flaws that you have to look for to see. Original color.
Doors could be aligned a little better but open and close solid without rubbing paint chip passenger side lower front corner.

Block Code T1214JQ
JQ= 1969 396/265HP
T=Towanda, NY
1214= Dec 14th

3955272 Conv2

Fischer Tag 65 13837 KAN17791
65= 1965
138= Malibu SS
37= 2 Door Sport Coupe
KAN= Kansas
17791= Unit Number
714 714= Black Pattern Imitation Leather
D-D D-D= Mist Blue Lower and Roof
2LP SR 3C 5 2= Group 2
L= 4 Speed Trans (M20)
P= Comfort & Convenience Group (Z01), Day/Night Mirror, drivers side outside mirror, 2 speed wipers, washer, back up lights, glove box lamp, bottle windshield washer
S=Rear Antenna
R= Rear Speakers
3C Padded Dash
5 ?

VIN Number 138375K193632
1= Chevrolet
38= Malibu SS V8 Engine
37= 2 Door Sport Coupe
5= 1965
K= Kansas City. Missouri
93632= Kansas Production Number

Trans Tag 9793329 1968 GTO
Trans Casting Number 3884685 Wide Ratio
2 Rings On Output Shaft
10 Spline
Main Drive 21 Teeth
Counter Gear 17,19,22,29
1st 2.52 to 1
2nd 1.88 to 1
3rd 1.46 to 1
4th DirectReverse 3.11 to 1

This car is a nice driver it gets up and goes sounds great with the 2 1/2 Flowmaster exhaust. The paint is not perfect but it does not have any major flaws. It is not a trailer queen. The value has been trending up over the years.

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