1965 Chevelle Malibu SS-396ci BIG BLOCK

Description for Chevrolet Chevelle 1965

1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS-TRUE 138 SS Car, Original 327/4 Speed
Motor is a 1969 396ci Big Block (Sounds great at Idle)
1968 Pontiac GTO, M20 4 Speed Transmission
1964 & 1965 Malibus were very similar with the exception of a few cosmetic changes. With those changes it made these cars 1 year production cars. 1966 the body style changed, limiting this body to only two years. Per the previous owner the car was purchased straight off of the showroom floor and taken to the track. In another life the rear end was tubbed and it was converted to a straight front axle. At some point the original 327 was used up. I purchased the car from the gentleman who brought it back to its original starting point. New rear quarters, factory rear end, replaced the truck skin (from being tubbed) and put the front end back to independent front suspension. Below is what has been done to the car since I have owned it over the past few years. I was heading in the direction of Pro Touring. If you ask my wife, I go through cars quickly. Always looking for the next cool toy. I've found the next, so...
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. Some body panels and the doors need to be aligned for it to be perfectly straight.
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:
Brakelines
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 Coilovers on all four corners
UMI 1.25" Front Sway Bar
Front Upper and Lower Control Arms are new parts (Haven't yet upgraded to UMI)
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
Also have an additional set of 20x9 rear wheels and matching tires, Mickey Thompson 275/35R20 that are wider and have a slightly different offset with the intention of mini tubbing the rear.
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
Tags still on 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 need to be aligned but open and close solid without rubbing
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 Immitation 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 Direct
Reverse 3.11 to 1
This car is a nice driver.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.
$23,000obo
USAA currently holds the title.