Uncovering Restoration Secrets | Incredible 1500 Hour Journey of this 1965 Chevy Impala

In this video Bruce unveils his extraordinary frame off restoration of 1965 Chevy Impala Convertible. Check out the transformation of this vehicle and prepare to be amazed at the skills that were poured into bringing this beauty back to life. Discover the painstaking dedication poured into every nook and cranny as the Impala is meticulously stripped, repaired, and rebuilt with unparalleled precision. Where every nut, bolt, and trim piece is meticulously restored or replaced to original specifications. From engine and suspension upgrades to the detailed interior refurbishment. If you’re a classic car enthusiast or simply appreciate the art of restoration, don’t miss out on this
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00:00 1965 Impala Convertible Episode Preview
01:34 1965 Impala Convertible Walk arround
02:44 Trading mint caprice for junk Impala
03:55 Frame off restoration process and walk through
07:05 Sanding, blocking and paint job
07:20 Convertible top restoration
08:12 Unique restoration of interior
10:10 396 Big block specs
13:00 Modernization of power steering and brakes
14:00 Mystery bottle
14:40 Inspecting the car on the lift
17:42 Beauty shots of 1965 Impala Convertible SS
20:05 Test driving 1965 Impala
33:45 Tips to a successful car restoration
37:00 Secret to a Professional Car Paint Job
40:40 Coming up next on Between the wheels
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Master Episode 025
S02E08
Series: Between the Wheels
Episode: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
Year: 2023
Host: TrooperMax
Theme: Anthony Jarrett
Video Equipment Consultant: Mark Dalpe
Shot & Edited by: TrooperMax
Intro Graphics: Rahul Ralan
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[@scario64]

Wow that was another amazing story...and he is such a great car/truck builder.... This embodies the whole purpose of these videos...History to be shared with the next generation.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Indeed Ross well said. I consider it an honor to be able to able to share thr story someone worked so hard on. Proud of Bruce and certainly find his work inspiring as someone trying their own project. Hopefully generations ahead can see this and hopefully some people can get inspired too. Thanks for the kind words as always

[@cy7571]

Beautiful car. Inspired me to get to work on my 66 Caprice 396

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Awesome to hear man I know Bruce would be very happy to hear this. Get that caprice going beautiful cars

[@Eldude350]

Well we'll well, I finally met someone who loves old cars with carburetors! Great video, excellent presentation too! Bolt on a well set up Quadrajet ( It is my favorite carb to work on and setup) and drive the Wheels off!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Right on Gerry I think you would get along with Bruce quite well he's a cool dude and smart as well. Awesome car builder. Hope your quarter panel repair goes well on the Nova!

[@johnnyduplantis]

Forget all my suggestions for the Nova!!! Bruce is definitely your best advisor!!!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Your points are awesome Johnny you always got great advice. I really appericatw you taking the time to share your stories, experiences and thoughts. But yes Bruce is an awesome resource easily one of the top guys in town and there armt many of those guys around.

[@blaynepaige2898]

Great story Max. Excellent shooting and commentary. As you would say, you've taken your work to the next level. 👍👍

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Thank you for the kind words Blayne, was not hard to make an amazing story look good Bruce's work speaks for itself.... inspiring to say the very least.

[@jimmybechthold]

Dream Car .. Nice Clip Thankyou for sharing

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Glad you like it. Any other cars you'd like to see on the channel?

[@rickyrunner7619]

nice Impala s s I have 2 65impala s s hard tops all original

[@johnnyduplantis]

Max, you know I have to add this part: Cinematic presentation - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Thanks Johnny was fun being able to do something different on this one! Lots of Bruce's ideas here

[@johnnyduplantis]

Unimaginable, incredible, awesome, amazing... we're going to need to invent a new word. I've been around a long time and thought I'd seen everything. I have NEVER seen anything like this. Bruce must be 200 years old to be able to do what he has done. I couldn't have found the time to put the stickers and decorations in his garage much less restore a car. Restore multiple vehicles? Bruce is proof positive of other worldly aliens from an advanced civilization inhabiting Earth. My oh my!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Bruce is one in a million. I was lucky enough to meet him this year and he not only inspired me but also set a path for me in my own restoration. His work, game plan, effort and attention to detail enables him to make these masterpieces. Because that's what the cars are. I spent a lot of hours with him listening to his stories and advice and he is a wealth of knowledge. I am so honored to be able to share not only one but multiple stories of his! And I am happy to say that in season 3 of the show you will see 2 more cars of his. And what makes this super fun is the fact he just stated another car.... so Bruce will be a regular on this show and you may even see him appear on Rustorations when I get to the fun stuff. He also will appear on another episode that'd all about racing with his 68 chevelle. Like you said there isn't a word to describe what he does because he is on a while another level but I will say this we can also sit and listen. Thanks for the awesome comments as always Johnny!

[@johnnyduplantis]

@@SubdivisionAuto I had a feeling he might make an appearance or twelve in future episodes. I don't know how you couldn't. Like you said, one in a million. (Adjusted for expertise deflation, one in a billion.) 😂

[@marcofocaccia4917]

Love the video.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Thank you Marco you're the man!

[@65283impala]

Really beautifully restored 65 Impala, I admire what Bruce accomplished and the way you filmed it. There's a genuine white 65 Impala SS convertible being left to rot in an old man's driveway here in Beloeil, QC... I believe it can still be saved by someone dedicated like Bruce, it was parked there a long time ago and was protected with a cover, then it got more or less forgotten, the cover started disintegrating and was never replaced. What a shame.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Wow that is quite a story... that sounds like it could be a savable project... could gather interest I am sure there are some guys around town here (Ottawa at the very least) who may be interested... Thanks for watching and commenting really interesting comment. Yeah Bruce is one-of-a-kind his chevelle video is quite impressive too he did an amazing job... and he will be back for season 3 for sure. Do you think the owner of this car would be willing to sell it?

[@65283impala]

@@SubdivisionAutoYeah, Ottawa is really not that far. Now would the owner of this car be willing to sell it? That I don't know but I guess I'd give it a shot if I was on the market for a 65 Impala. I don't feel I have the right to give too many details publicly so do you mind if I email you with some more info?

[@tonyrhoton6613]

Wow cars nice he right on radio my wagon has am. Only its luck 2 get 4 stations lol. But cool

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Indeed Bruce is one of the best and hea just starter another 66 chevelle. What kind of wagon do you have Tony

[@alexga681]

Nice 65 good thing u can run this motor with regular gas because I got a 454 bore over 0.30 in my 64 Chevy impala ss and only runs off a premium gas I got it with the th400 behind it I've told about charging my transmission to a 700r4 but I'm lik no I'm good I got alot of money in my th400 transmission from a custom drive shaft to a high stall converted in it and rebuilt the whole transmission

[@plugz464]

Is this a true Super sport?

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Nope just a clone

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Nope just a clone

[@willyhwang1059]

to think that America used to make pieces of automobile arts like this and now it makes crappy SUVs and trucks just makes me sad

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Yes sir Willy. I feel like cars these days have no "heart and soul". Can't tell a hundai from a bmw these days and each is designed to be unfixable after some point. To think over half a century later these beauties are being restored proves the old cars were something special. What brought you here if you dont mind me asking?