Differences between a 1965 and 1966 Impala
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
- There seems to be a lot of confusion from some people when trying to distinguish between a 1965 Impala and a 1966 Impala. Sure, these two Chevrolets were very similar, but to the trained eye, you can spot the difference easily. In this video, I'll show you exactly what is the difference between the 1965 Impala and a 1966 Impala.
How do I know? I own both. I own a 1965 Impala Super Sport (coupe), and an 1966 Impala Super Sport Convertible (with a big block 396). I've been around these two Chevy cars, and I'd had them side by side in my garage for years.
Got any specifics to add about the differences between the 65 Impala and 66 Impala? Let us know in the comments!
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Love it. My dad had a 65 chevy impala with a 327 in it. It was a sky blue color.
Awesome!
My grandpa had a 66 blue 327 convertible, took long car rides to meet relatives
So does my dad
Wow. My dad had a blue 4 door 1965 Impala with a 283 for a time, but us kids talked him into trading it for a green/blue 1967 2 door Impala with a 327. So I went out and lost my license for 6 months going 83 in a 55 zone. Oh, the teenage years! They just don't make cars like they used to.
I had a 65 Impala SS 327 4 speed with a bench front seat for my first car. That's how my dad ordered it new. My mom hated bucket seats and a console. The seat had the same pleating as the buckets for the SS's. Out of curiosity on parts, I looked up for an SS front bench seat cover and they are not available. They have to be custom made. I had it from 72 till 75. Great car. It got hit when parked by a drunk driver and totaled it. It was in picture perfect shape till then. I had it thoroughly repainted 4 months prior. No dents and no rust after 10 years. It didn't see much of the winters. My dad drove his second vehicles back and forth to work. I wish that I still had it. White with a black interior with power windows and no air but multiplex am- fm factory stereo. It was rare with the bench seat SS. It was a beauty.
'65 is the best! Bought mine in 1989 at age 14. Did a frame off restoration in the '90s and still cruise in it today.
Most dont realize eather every year impala has a unique different look since 58.
Correct!
That's like some people think that a 1st addition 55 chevy truck was a48
@@darrellbounds9919 That's correct. They changed the body mid year.
I also own a 1965 Impala SS and every time I pull up to a gas station someone comes and tells me if it’s a 66?? Old seniors usually always get the year right but middle age people don’t have a clue 😂😂 I think the 65 is a lot sexier than the 66, just my opinion 🤷🏽♂️
I love the whole Impala line up from start to finish but my favorite is the 1965 impala. Those round tail lights just gives the back end some pizazz.
I completely agree Mark. Also, I'm a fan of the 58. ;-)
My first car was a 1963 S.S. Impala , loved that car.
Right on the money! There is NO mistaking a 65 for a 66. The 65 was sportier. I loved the 65.
Mom had a 65 sedan,Dad had a 66 coupe. loved both
I'm definitely a '65 fan....LOVE, love the rear end...
My dad had a 66 Impala that he bought used, he gave it to my brother when he graduated high school in the late 80s then I got it when I graduated high school in 1999. Either 1997 or 98 the transmission went out and he had the engine and transmission rebuilt and just months before we graduated my friend and I dropped a 4 barrel Holley carb and Edelbrock intake. It wasn’t an SS, it had a 283, not the fastest car on the road but I loved it. It was a shade darker than the one at 1:49, but as soon as I saw the one in the video my eyes about popped out and flooded me with memories. I crashed in February of 2000 and it was totaled beyond repair. A Ford F250 made a left turn in front of me and I t boned it on the passenger side. I was unconscious and woke up hours later in the hospital. To this day I have little memory of that day and no memory at all of the accident. I want one so bad and every time I see one I remember the one I had.
Wow! Glad you're ok! They sure don't make them like they used to, right?
@@ClassicNation the craziest thing happend recently. I pulled a piece of glass out of my forehead that had been embedded ever since that accident over 20 years ago!
That's funny because someone told me I my impala was fake because it doesn't have dual rear antennas
This exactly what I was looking for, I always had to see the tailights to tell them apart.
Has anyone ever taken notice at what GM did to the fourth generation as for their bodies in sequential form... the 1965 & 66 are similar... the '67 & '68's are similar and then the '69 & 70's are similar... I caught onto this about six-seven years ago and thought it was a neat formation by design.
Interesting...
The 63's and '64's are similar as well.
Love the 65ss over the 66ss.Tail lights on the 65 were so much better looking. I took the middle light which was the back up light also and changed it to the same as the other two lights now I had 3 red lights on each side,looked really cool. I stuck a pair of clear back up lights under the back of the car.I bought it bran new in 65 for 29 hundred dollars 65 chevy ss 327 v8 siearra tan with a black vinel top. I no longer have the car but put 168,000 miles on it still running great at the time.lots of cruiseing down Boston Post Rd in the Bronx NY in the 60"s. The only part left of the car that I have is the 4 65ss hub caps.
So cool! I completely agree.
I owned a 65 Impala with a 283 cubic inch V8. Factory color was Ermine White with the Red interior. I loved that car and drove it til i purchased a 71 Impala with the 402 Big Block.
So cool! The white car and red interior color combos is one of my favorites!
My Dad had a '65 Impala 4 door hardtop.....Ermine white roof and crocus yellow body....black interior....283 with 3 speed manual on the column.
I bought a 1965 Impala Convertible as my very first car back in 1976, when I was 16. I bought it myself with money I earned, as a bag boy at the local supermarket. The lady had bought it brand new and wanted 300 bucks for it, but I talked her down to $280.00 I wish I had that old girl now. It was blue with a white top. I was so proud of that thing that I sleep in it, the first night I owned it....crazy kid! Ran like'a top!!! To me anyways.... the 65 rear tail lights were just nicer....they stuck out....really cool!!!
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing your story!
My dad had a 65’ in 67’ I actually remember the awesome smell especially in the rain.
White/blue interior
So cool!
My Dad worked for GM so Chevy''s are what I grew up with. At different times, we had 3 wagons. A '65 Impala wagon (blue and white), a '66 Impala wagon (pure white with a 396 in it), and a copper 1970 Kingswood (with a 327).
The trifecta! Nice!
I just wish I had the money to own either year!! 🤣😂🤣😂
They are both super nice, no doubt about it.
I remember I bought my Impala SS 18 years ago for $1,000. I found it on my local Recycler newspaper.
Growing up my parents had a white with blue interior 65 Caprice hardtop with a 327. The front grill and rear black insert strip under the tail lights was the same as the Impala SS. I loved the look of that car. It drove so nice and was very comfortable. It was the perfect Drive-In car with its spacious and comfort while watching movies. I love your white Impala. Brings back good memories.
Thanks Randy!
Had a 65 years ago. It was a 4 door but it was beautiful. One owner. 283. Give $2000 for it then. They go for a lot more now. Miss it.
Your videos are very informative and useful. Love your cars man, keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
@@ClassicNation Just wish we had a good view of both dashes...
@@thommysides4616 Agreed. I should have had a shot of that in there. Good feedback.
What is your favorite 65 or 66? both are beautiful.
I prefer '65, but '66s are great too!
@@ClassicNation I love the 66 but I love the interior of the 65 my father had a red 66 with a 396 wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Had a 65 SS in Mist blue.
Sweet color!
I'm not confused I had a 66 and somebody hit me in Phoenix had to have the front end replaced. The only front clip the body shop could find was from a 65 Impala. They said it would fit, I gave them the go ahead. Once painted it looked right. Nobody knew the differnce but me and fellow Chevy enthusiests. It did confuse a few people seeing a 65 coming at them and a 66 driving away.
Haha, I bet!
That's awesome!!!🤣😎👍
My cousin had a 65 with a 66 front end we called it the 60 fix
I wish I still had my '65 impala SS it was my first car and I had it for 10+ years.
I also had a 65 SS W/ air the best way to tell apart W/ hood open is 66 has dual master cyl. Were the 65 has a single. Peace
That is definitely a 65. And you are correct in everything you said. Even from the side it's easy to tell. If I could have any car it would be a 65 Impala. And I wouldn't mind having a 66 along side. Those are 2 very good looking cars. Thank you for sharing.
When I was 16 I had a maroon 66 Impala SS. At the same time my friend had a 65 Impala SS. That was in 1971. I would love to have my car back. I like both of those years.
Back in the late 70's, I was visiting family in Mexico near Texas. At first I saw a 65 Impala. As it passed by, the rest of the car was 66 Impala. I said Oh well why not! Body parts fit well.!!!
Cool!
Have 65 impala love it way more then 66
I love both, but I prefer 65 too!
I like the 1965 model better. Much more interesting, bolder front end. Round taillights.
I absolutely love the way you pretend to be unsure for 1 second, and then straight back to clown them with full confidence. Nothing but respect 🙏
Hey Nick, can you find out what hubcaps came original on a 1965 impala 2 dr hardtop non ss?
I have a 65 ss i took apart the dashboard to replace some gauges but it is difficult to find the since my instrument cluster isdifferent from most 65s, do you have a picture or a video to show your instrument cluster? could i send you a picture of my to see if you can identify my 65? thanks in advance your video is great thanks. Enrique san jose ca
Just a question..when I was a kid, my dad had a 66 impala 4 door. Now I'm pretty sure it only had 2 tail lights on each side of the car, and not 3. Am I nuts here???
Ahh..just found out. It was a biscayne and not an impala. Learn something new everyday:)
I had a 65 SS and can, like yourself tell the difference from the side. The identifier for me ie the front fender. Never really noticed the side of the rear. 👍🇺🇸🤙😃
Right on!
Do you think 66 front bumper guards can fit 65 or make to fit
I got a 65 and there is a chrome piece just below the bumper that looks like it holds it up what is it called
Subtle differences. The angular/blockier 65 is my favorite.
I have had 12, 66 impalas not all at once I've had 1 65 biscayne and I still have one of each I can tell just by looking at the side view the difference between a 65 or 66.
Wow, you've had a ton of them!
Would the front clip of a 65 fit on a 66? I like front of a 65 and the body and the rest of a 66 so I am wondering would that fit without too much modification
This video hits the nail on the head. I owned a 65SS and if you can't tell the difference between a 65 and 66 you need to get your eyes checked.
Agree!
Bottom front of front fenders are 2 piece on 65. I know I had to fix the rust that grew between them regularly probably from Chicago winters.
Lower corners of rear window had no drain and water sat there which I normally removed with a syringe. Rust always came back naturally.
Today 55 years later I know how to fix those issues more permanently.
I did like the SS interior. Did not like the 283 2V engine. 6 cyl was worse.
Correct!
From the side, i couldn't tell the difference till your vid, thanks. I always looked at tail lights and front light in grill vs lower valence
Glad I could help!
So funny how people try to argue at your own car year 🤨😂 I have a 66 Impala and most people said is a 65 lol
Right?! Ha!
Thanks for the video, I have often wondered as well what the differences were. Now I know lol and they are as you said pronounced differences. I am a Hot Wheels collector and I wanted to do the Supernatural 67 Impala and was going to use a 65 as Hot Wheels doesn't make a 67, another company does. But now seeing the differences I will purchase the actual 66 from Green Light.
My 66 is always confused with a 67. I blame that on a tv show but I completely understand your frustration
Ha - for sure!
Excuse my friend has a 65 SS impala in pretty good condition just minor rusting doesn’t run but has most parts . I would like some input on how difficult is it to find parts on this vehicle before I consider buying it
Really depends on the parts. Which ones specifically?
??? geeze just google for parts...there are a ton of companies making parts for these. JOIN Enthusiast groups for parts off the grid.
Good Video. I have a 65 SS Impala. My question is are the inner front fenders the same?
Yes they are! Thanks!
Ah this video came out earlier this month. My dad used to have a 65!!
So cool!
What size wheels and tires do you have on that gorgeous white impala? Also what rims? They look fantastic!
Thank you! They are 18" Showwheels streeters. The fronts are 18x8's wrapped in 245-45-18 tires and the rears are 18x9's wrapped in 275-40-18's. I hope that helps!
Love the tail lights on the ‘65. Your’65 looks great with the rims you have on it.
Always funny when people say that easiest is the taillight first like you said!I own 3 my self .69 396 74 custom 95 ss
Pretty close in years. I own a 66 SS 396, 74 Custom 454 & a 96 SS. I also have a 57 Bel Air
@@waynesmith7235 now that's wats up good combo bro!just like some good BBQ ribs.just cant have one.lol
Haha, right!?
I had a 1966, 327/275 SS that was a great car. Not sure what the color was called but it was a rust color with a cream vinyl roof and cream and brown interior.
Nice!
Love the 65. Round tail lights were awesome. Parents had one when I was a kid. Exactly right about the differences.
Can't blame ya for wanting both, but over the yrs I've become more fond of the 66 Impala & 66 Chevelle. They are wonderful years for many a car collector... Thanks for sharing!
I know lots the differences in both Impala and Caprice. 65 was the best beauty yet 67 had a mean 427 in a Caprice that shifted itself in an auto. My friend almost broke his wrist laying it over the shifter knob as it hit it's limit to shift. What a nice car although I'd rather have a 65 SS 396 with air.
What are the rims on the white impala?
I paid 8k for my 66 impala and I love it..Bueatiful cars
@Practical Skeptic I paid $280 for my 65 Conv in 76...still ran great!
Awesome!
Hi, can you share any guide to restore an impala 65 base?
Both great cars in any case
Agreed!
65 for the Win!! 🏆💯
And another big giveaway from the sides are the beltline molding strips of the 66
True.
Thanks for these details / precisions ... Cheers
I had a 66 Impala I got hit in Phoenix, course insurance covered it but they couldn't find a new front clip. So they had a 65 clip that would work and asked me if I would take that. I said okay but look funny with the 1965 front end and a 66 tail. That was a 1976 I wonder how hard it would be to find one now
Hello don't know if you can help me out here but I have the glass for 65 Impala the front windshield the back window the side window and the little side window it was my father's he's now passed and I wanted to get rid of it for free I live in Tulare California and if there's any way you can help me out or put me in the direction of who would want this glass like I said for free before I throw it thank you
Post it on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist! I'll bet someone reaches out and would pick it up same day!
I've had both years and yes they are absolutely different. Still have my '66.
Awesome!
wife and I just picked one up a 65 project coming soon
Both are gorgeous! Wish I had either one, let alone both! Paint me green with envy!!!🤣👍👍👍
I have a 56 Chevy 210 Delray a lot of I'll say people tell me its not I say look at the seat covers only derlray has that pattern they still argue ! I've owed this car for almost 40 year's I think I know what I have ! Also good video !
Haha, some people.
what is a cove molding?
hola ..ami en particular me gusta el inpala del 1965 ss . tu eres gran conosedor y queria que me digas por favor porque hay inpalas del 65 con un o dos antenas en el maletero o baul que aca en argentina llamamos baul o sobre los guardavarros o salpicaderos traceros del inpala me preocupa que vengan con dos antenas y aveses una nose si tuvo un choque y lee quitaron la antena y solo quedo una y no dos cual es origuinal 1.o 2 -antenas o era a gusto del cliente en esas epocas al momento de comprar muchas gracias saludos desde argentina
My 1st car was a 65 with a 283 and someone had installed a 4 sp. My mom had a 66 SS 327 automatic before that. I sure would like to have either today.
I've had one of each , 1964, 65, 66 and 3 1967 Impalas . Shure wish I still had them .
What's rarer 66 or 65 ?
Love the 4th gen impala, I'm looking at buying one soon
Do it! You won't be sorry!
@@ClassicNation went with a 72 monte carlo instead
Shortly after my mom passed to cancer in 1983, my grandmother offered me her car. It was a 1965 Chevy Impala SS with 2-speed powerglide and Rochester 4 barrel. It had the 327, was white with black vinyl top. I was 17 and would be graduating HS in just over 6 months then joining the Army. I loved that car, but I was 17 and not quite as responsible as I should have been. I drove the car back to my grandmother from Washington State down the Bay area just 2 days after I graduated then joined the Army. I didn't say anything like, "I'll take her back after I finish basic." or anything like that. I had just turned 18 and I don't think I thought about things more than a weekend in advance. She ended up selling it to someone who drove by, stopped and asked. I was gutted.
Flash forward 30 years and I have lived all over, spent 7.5 years in the Army, worked for private corporations and was moving back to WA state in Vancouver. I purchased a different 65 SS Impala. It also had a 327, but had a T400 transmission from a 78 truck. I was told the vins matched, but found out later the frame vin didn't match as the frame was swapped after she was wrecked when they were racing her.
I have put quite a bit into her, new gas tank, new springs all around, tires, rims, new front and rear brakes (disc in front), rebuilt rear end, new front end, new exhaust, rebuilt radiator and a bunch of minor stuff.
I purchased a new wiring kit from American Autowire but, admittedly, I am a bit intimidated with just ripping things out. I have looked for some videos on replacing the wiring on a 65, but haven't had any luck thus far. I don't get to work on the car as much as I would like as I have a few disabilities from the military. Nothing like loss of limb or anything like that, but there are times I can't spend hours in the garage. The wiring, interior and exterior are the next things that need completed on the car, although the wiring would get it to the point of being a really good driver.
Any links or suggestions on where I can find wiring videos. Just FYI, I put in "Replacing wiring in 1965 chevy impala" in the CZcams search, and this was one of the videos that came up.
Thanks
Your in my prayers bro....hope you get the old girl going again. I use to own a 65 Conv....when I was 16 back in 1976. Was in both the Air Force and the Army....Desert Storm too. Now I'm in the ministry here in South Africa. God bless....
@@thommysides4616 Thanks, hopefully you can do some good down there, lord knows the US is all messed up at the moment. Thanks
@@mbraden66 Hey Mike, Were trying.... I've produced an anointed album while here. Here's a link to the music video of the first song on the album. Don't let this mild song fool you though...some of songs have some pretty good classic rock - going on, and there's country and jazz too. Sort of a mix. You know....too many albums out there sound so much the same. czcams.com/video/5HIYfv0MX7o/video.html
And here is a word/vision that my South African wife saw recently about our president. Things won't be so messed up for long bro...Trust in the Lord!!!
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I put my album up on CZcams for the entire world to have. If you want the 18 tracks search on YT under my name adding, "Stranded No More"" Then click on the album on the right. It's a bit confusing to some, but thats YT for ya. About your Mom....mine died in Feb of 81 right after I turned 21. When you see the music video....who knows, maybe their both dancing with the...... "You'll See".
P.S. Keep us in your prayers up there....lol.
Wow, Michael. Thanks for sharing your story.
If you're set on doing the wiring yourself, the best resource I can point you towards is a full wiring diagram for your car. I have mine for my 65 on a large paper, laminated, and hangin in my shop. If it would be helpful to you, I can send you a pic. Your American Autowire harness you have is one of the best in the industry. There is a gentleman who works for American Autowire, named Donny, that is arguably one of the most knowledgeable 65 impala guys I've ever come across. He's a great guy, and would likely be willing to help you with any questions you might have when it comes to putting that harness in. I'm on the otherwise of the state from you, but if you were closer, I'd be happy to help you myself!
I hope the helps! Please Reach out if you have any more questions.
PS, thank you for your service!
@@ClassicNation While I was in the Army I was in communications equipment repair so, I have an electronics background. I also used to install stereo equipment in vehicles back in the 80's as side work. While I can read schematics no problem, one fear I have is the previous owners and what they have done to the car. Some of that has cost me dearly thus far. I also have a bad back that acts up now and again, so I am a bit scared to hurt it, then not being able to move for a week. I have decided to give it a go, I do have the complete manual from you guys so that shouldn't be an issue. It's just getting out there and doing it now. Thanks
Neat Cars! My sister had a '65 white 327 coupe with blue interior and Dad had a '66 wine colored 283 with black interior that I drove with my date to our '67 Prom!
I have a 65 impala my dad passed it down
Awesome! What color is it, David?
My high school car was a 65 Impala SS that had been wrecked prior to me getting it. It had a 66 front end. All painted nicely. Threw people for a loop. Had to explain it numerous times.
He mad as hell
So mad. I lost countless hours of sleep. ;-)
Love my 65. Have had it for over 40 years now
They're both beautiful cars. Show us more!
We have lots of vids on the 65 on the channel! Be sure to check them out!
I had a guy trying to tell me that my 66ss was a Chrysler I sent him on his way
Now, which is your favorite?
'65. :)
65
4 years late but i gotta question about my 65 are you still around?
@dyingforpie6879 Yep, still around. What's up?
@@ClassicNation i have a 65 impala also had it for 41 years i know the car inside and out however there is a switch under the dash drivers side it has a knob and move left to right i have no idea what its for you can tell by the look that it is a factory item as the dash has a recess around it in the metal ive never seen one on another 65 and ive asked around no one seems to know. Any ideas?
I have a 66 but my interior look a bit different I don't have that console in the middle on the floor
Is there enough difference between the 2 to say that a '65 is a different generation from the '66.
The 65 grille and headlights are so much better looking than the 66.
I agree!
Right off the bat save some trouble. Tail lights are totally different.
Agree.
yup
65 of course.
My uncle had its twin sister when I was growing up.
Except it was a black 4 dr station wagon with a 375 hp V6.
Gosh, I have always loved Plymouths. 😁😁😁
I have a 65 impala ss 327 black interior and black paint the fender is different and the trim under tail lights that go around corner
Nice!
Jim Powell speaking.
I had a brand new 65 impala. Baby blue, buckets seats with a black interior. 4 speed, I added nice wheels. As the picture shows the styling and class the 65 has. The 66 impala looked like just another car.
I have sum hubcaps could u help me identify them I think they are to an Impala
1967
Sure, can you send a pic/link?
I owned a 66 Impala SS 396 convertible 4speed 12 bolt 373 posi Marina Blue. Black top and interior.
Destroyed it. NEVER EVER DID I MISTAKE A 65 WITH IT WOULD LOVE TO HAVE ONE NOW
That sounds like it was a beautiful car! Marina Blue is one of my favorite colors on these old girls. Cheers!
Sometimes they use other parts at different times of the year everybody should know that
Agreed.
I had a 1966 impala convertible (1 of 2 cars i regret selling) 32 years ago so i can tell them apart easy.
Your absolutely correct, I get the same questions all the time about my 1966 as well. I'm actually looking to purchase a 1965 Impala anyone ?.
I've had good luck on FB marketplace and Ebay!
Nice
Thanks!
These were my first two cars in HS. My 65 had no power steering, no PB, nothing, and it had a 283 CID. My 66 had a 327 CID, I damn near put a starter in it every month and I couldn't keep a good set of tires on the front for NOTHING, and it ALWAYS broke ball joints. Ironically, it was the same color as yours, but mine wasn't that nice!
I had a 65 in 65 and i sure thought it looked better then the 66. Funny i had a 55 Bellair and thought it looked better then the 56.
Awesome!