Hullo Dale,
This Malibu was assembled at the Kempston Road Plant in Port Elizabeth South
Africa. I was working there at the time. The car came CKD from Canada with
the Beaumonts and Acadians. Its VIN is A37240466P Code 65(Year)
13569(Malibu 4dr Sedan). There is also a hidden serial number on the right
rear fender
(13069X37) I can send you photos if required. It is called a Malibu but
with SA Options that we decided on in Product Engineering GMSA. At that time
we were working on operation Mayflower; the replacement for the Chevrolet
(Ranger) I owned a 73 Ranger SS.
Johann
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From: "Dale" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 10:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Free Chevrolet Restoration Pack
Sorry, no web site I'm aware of. Dennis, Isn't the serial number and VIN
one in the same? Never heard early years called a serial number.
Anyway, I have 'restoration' kits for 65-72 Chevelles, specific 65 and 67
El
Camino, as well as a 74 Vette I once had; also have factory assembly
manuals
for 66, 67, 69, & 70 Chevelles. The restoration kit and assembly manuals
are two completely different animals - almost nothing in common that I've
found.
I don't know if GM will mail overseas or not and I don't know how their
800
number would be accessible overseas. Was your 65 built in the U.S. and
exported as a RHD or was it built in one of GM's European plants? That
might affect the VIN when ordering a kit.
If it's a U.S.-built 65 built for export, it more than likely was built at
Baltimore, Maryland. They're a major player in export Chevelles. If it
has
a Baltimore VIN, something like 133695B1xxxxx. Not really a lot of
information as far as restoration needs in the 'restoration kit'. They
consist of photocopies of general data and the 65 contains less than most
years; data such information as model identification, regular equipment by
series, regular production options, interior and exterior color choices,
power team combinations and some engine specs.
A factory assembly manual would be more helpful in getting correct parts
and
seeing how the final assembly was done. Note the assembly manuals DO NOT
contain data on work done at Fisher Body, only those things added on the
final assembly line.
Dale McIntosh
ChevelleCD.com
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Hullo Dennis,
Is there an e-mail address available for us overseas guys?
I have a 65 RHD Malibu Chevelle that I am restoring.
You can view it at the showroom site.
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/showgallery.php/cat/500/ppuser/39452
Johann
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Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 8:22 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Free Chevrolet Restoration Pack
> RESTORATION PACK
>
> Is everyone aware that our friends at
> Chevrolet will mail you a free Restoration Pack containing much of what
is
> in the assembly manual, plus a lot more? Call 800-222-1020. For 1967
> and
> earlier have your serial number ready, for 1968 and later they'll want
the
> VIN.
>
>
>
> Dennis McGillis
>
> 1965 Malibu SS-350
>
>
