Vehicle Description
Chevelle 2-door station wagons were only built in 1964 and 1965.
This 1965 model recently underwent a comprehensive restoration to
be a mildly modified cruiser. The first major work done was the
replacement of the interior floor pans with factory solid panels
obtained from a Southwest donor car. The work was done to high
standards, and other minor rust on the rear quarters was repaired
properly with metal. Front fenders were also sourced to replace the
originals, which were failing at the lower rear corners. The panel
fit is nice, and the car is straight and true. The frame and
chassis components were all sandblasted and repainted. All
suspension was rebuilt. Power front disc brakes have been fitted,
and power-assisted rack & pinion steering has been fitted as well
to achieve a more modern driving experience. An older V8 engine was
replaced with a freshly rebuilt 1968 327/300hp engine with a few
mild performance upgrades. Headers meet up to a complete new dual
exhaust system with MagnaFlow mufflers. The transmission is a
Tremec 5-speed manual sourced from an S10 Blazer, and its gear
ratios combined with the 3:55 rear gear make for lively
performance. A full custom interior was recently completed with no
detail left undone. The original folding front seat was highly
modified to have a lower cushion profile and side bolsters like a
modern luxury car. The black and Dark Saddle upholstery was done in
the late-model Mercedes-Benz Designo theme. A new black headliner
and fully bound custom carpet with matching floormats complete the
package. The dash is fully restored, and a new digital in-dash
stereo was also installed. The exterior paint is fresh in Butternut
Yellow with PPG matte-finish clear coat, and all exterior trim is
either new or replated. A new tinted windshield is in place; all
other glass is original and does have some scratches. All
weatherstripping is new. This Chevelle Wagon rides on a brand-new
set of Hurst Dazzler wheels with new BFGoodrich T/A radial tires.
