1966 Chevelle SS396 360hp Original Motor 138 Code Numbers Matching PS PB 4 Speed

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1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Chevelle SS396

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1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Matching Numbers. This is the one you have been waiting for folks!

Authentic Fully Restored Powerfully Optioned Collectible

Chevrolet described the 1966 Chevelle SS 396 as a "No-Compromise Road Machine" and that is exactly what this beauty is.

Are you Ready to Own a Real Classic Chevy Muscle Car?
Here is Your chance!
This Authentic Numbers Matching L34 360hp 4-Speed SS 396 is Ready and Waiting for You!

Fully Restored in 2002-03 this Beautiful Marina Blue Chevelle looks like she just rolled off of the showroom floor.

She was displayed for approximately 5 years in a private collection in North Carolina before her present owner purchased her in 2011.
In 2012 her engine was completely rebuilt with High Performance parts and her transmission was replaced.

This true SS 396 has the Fisher Body style number 13817 and her VIN begins with 13817. The stamping on her engine pad located on the front passenger side of her original engine matches her VIN.

HISTORY:

1966 was the first year for the SS 396 series performance package.
The SS396 series lasted from 1966 through 1968 before being relegated to an option package in 1969.
The Super Sport name was changed to SS 396 to take advantage of the emerging muscle car market by highlighting the potent 396 cubic-inch powerplant lurking under its hood.

STANDARD FEATURES & OPTIONS:

A standard SS 396 featured a 325hp engine a 3-speed manual floor mounted transmission bench seats and no gauges (except Speedometer Clock and Fuel Gauge).
This Nicely Optioned SS 396 has her Original Optional 396cu.in. 360hp L34 engine mated to a 1969 4-speed Muncie transmission with a Hurst Competition Plus Shifter mounted in her Optional Center Console between her Optional Strato-bucket Seats.
*Her Optional factory 4-speed Muncie was replaced with what appears to be a Legendary M22 "Rock Crusher".

Her other Factory Options include: Sport Instrumentation (Tachometer Oil Pressure Amp Water Temperature gauges) Dual Exhaust Power Steering Sports-Styled Walnut Steering Wheel Tinted windows Rear Speaker Rear Antenna Seatbelts Metallic Brakes and Bumper Guards.

Some of her options have been upgraded.
Her Braking system has been completely upgraded as well as her Sound system.
She has been upgraded with a new AM/FM/Cassette Stereo by Custom Autosound connecting to 2 dash speakers and 2 rear 6"x9" Pioneer speakers.

Her trim tag indicates an optional rear manual antenna but she now has an aftermarket power antenna assembly.
Her trim tag also indicates that she is equipped to handle shoulder harnesses but not whether they were actually installed.

ENGINE

This Stunning Classic Chevy has her Powerful and Original Optional 396cu.in. 4bbl Mark IV Turbo-Jet L34 360hp V8 engine.

Her Engine Castings and Stamps are 3855961 P GM1 T0415EF (Tonawanda NY March 15 1965 ~ EF 396/360hp with manual transmission) and 6A150870 (Partial VIN).
Her engine was rebuilt in 2012 using High Performance components (details in Features Equipment Options List).

She has a correct Air Cleaner atop her 600cfm Holley 4160 Aluminum Street Carburetor mounted to her original Holley Intake Manifold.
She starts up crisply with an MSD ignition Pro-Billet Ready-To-Run Magnetic Trigger Style distributor.

TRANSMISSION

A stout rebuilt 1969 Muncie four-speed manual transmission replaces her original Optional 4- speed Muncie. She has been upgraded with a Hurst Competition Plus Shifter as well.

Take a close look at her current transmission Main Case pictures and notice that she has the correct magnetic fill plug as well as the magnetic drain plug that would indicate an M22 "Rock Crusher".

BRAKES

Since Single-chamber master cylinder and drums brakes were standard for '66 SS 396s this Chevelle which came from the factory with the Optional Metallic Brakes has been upgraded to a Dual-chamber Master cylinder and Power Assist Front Disc brakes.

CHASSIS

The SS 396 uses a beefy perimeter frame with coil springs and gas shocks fore and aft.
Her original 12-bolt rear has the optional KF axle which came with optional Metallic Brakes and a 3.55:1 Axle Ratio.
Her axle is stamped with an E which means she came from the factory with GM Positraction Limited-Slip Differential.

All SS 396 came standard with a Stiffer Anit-Sway bar Stiffer Coils & Shocks and Special Rear Frame Reinforcements.

Add her Power Steering into this mix and you get Performance Handling.
As Chevrolet stated This Chevelle truly is a "No-Compromise Road Machine."

BODY

The 1966 Chevelle was styled with smooth contours a broad grille and bumper treatment and curved side windows.
Bulging rear fender lines and a "flying buttress" roofline were highlights of the '66 GM "A" body models.
The new body reflected the "Coke bottle" body shape that became the fad for American cars in the mid-1960s

SS 396 Chevelles were given an even more aggressive look with a distinctive blacked out grille Argent Silver bumper filler panel Super Sport trim a special SS396 hood with twin louvers 396 Turbo-Jet front fender emblems SS396 emblems on the grille and rear cove Super Sport script on the rear quarter panels and ribbed rocker panel and quarter panel lower moldings.

Mounted on her Slotted Rally wheels with bright trim rings and center caps are quality BF Goodrich Radial T/A P225/70R15 tires.

During her Complete Nut & Bolt Frame-off Restoration her original body panels were removed and everything including her frame was prepped and painted individually before reassembly.

This Rust-Free Solid Southern Belle looks as good underneath as she does on top!

INTERIOR

Open her door and slip into a Strato-bucket seat to feel transported back to a time when Power and Performance was controlled by the driver not a computer.

SS 396 Chevelles included the most luxurious standard interior options of their day.

Her correct Bright Blue Interior has been completely restored with quality materials.
Correct new vinyl upholstery covers her optional Strato-buckets rear bench door panels and other interior surfaces.

She has correct new carpet headliner kick panels window cranks glove box insert sun visors and floor mats.
Her door handles seatbelts and Optional Sport-Styled simulated Wood Steering Wheel appear to be original.
Her optional center console with storage and electric clock is original.

EQUIPMENT / FEATURES / OPTIONS:

Complete Frame-Off Restoration - 2002-03

ENGINE:
396CID - 4bbl
- Original Mark IV Turbo-Jet V8
- RPO - L34
Castings:
- 3855961 P GM1 = 1966-67 Chevelle 396 Block
- T0415EF = Tonawanda NY March 15 1965 ~ EF 396/360hp with manual transmission.
- 6A150870 = Partial VIN
Rebuilt in 2012 with Receipts for:
- Forged Pistons - Speed Pro Forged Aluminum - PN: L2383F
- Rings - Hastings - PN: 2M661
- Rod Bearings - Clevite P-Series - PN: CB743P
- Main Bearings - Clevite P-Series - PN: MS829P
- Cam Bearings - Dura-Bond High Performance Coated Bearings - PN: CH-9A
- Valve Guides - Sealed Power - PN: VG888
- Exhaust Valves - Melling - PN: 01106
- Intake Valves - Melling - PN: 01107
- Valve Springs Retainers - Steel - COMP Cams - PN: 741-16
- Valve Springs - COMP Cams - PN: 924-16
- Valve Locks - COMP Cams - Hardened Steel - PN: 612-16
- Push Rods - COMP Cams - High Energy Steel - PN: 785416
- Rocker Arms - COMP Cams - High Energy Steel - PN: 1211-16
- Head Bolts - PN: 396-2
- Cam Kit - COMP Cams - Xtreme Energy Cam & Lifter Kit Hydraulic Flat Tappet - PN: CL11-242- 3
- Rod Bolts - ARP - High Performance Series - PN: 135-6002
- Harmonic Balancer - PowerBond - PN: PB1119-N
- Gaskets - Summit Racing - PN: SUM-G2618
- Oil Pump - Melling - Wet Sump - PN: MEL-M77
- Screen - Melling - Oil Pump Pickup - PN: MEL-305
- Guideplates - COMP Cams - Pushrod Guideplates - Raised Steel Black Oxide Finish - PN: 4806- 8
- Paint
- GM Forged Steel Crankshaft
- Resurfaced Heads
- Compression Ratio - 10.25:1
- Bored and Honed
PCV Valve/Hose - ArmorMark/Elbow - New
Valve Covers - Chromed Steel - Stock
Hoses - New
Belts - Premium XL 25-7500 - New

TRANSMISSION:
- 1969 Muncie
- 4 Speed
- Main Case - Casting 3925660 - 1968 - 1970 - 1" Bore - Correct for 1969 M22
- Drain and Fill Plugs - Lisle Magnetic 2 * - Correct for early/mid 1969 and prior M22 production
- Stamp on Main Case - A37183
- Tail Housing - 3857584 - 1966 - 1970 - Passenger Speedo 27 spline - Correct for '69 M22
- Aluminum Bell Housing - 3899621 - 1966-74
- Hurst Comp Plus Shifter with Chrome Handle and Knob
- Clutch Fork - New
- Clutch Fork Boot - PN: 330811
Modifications for Hurst Shifter^:
- Side Cover Casting - PN: 3952648 - 1970-74 Short boss bolt on type w/ TCS switch on 3-4
- Hurst Comp Plus 4 Speed Shifter Mounting Plate Muncie - PN: 1957773
- Shifter Rod 1-2: Stamped "S 5615" - PN: 39755615
* The main case oil pans on the M20 and M21 did not have a fluid drain plug before 1970 whereas the M22 came with the drain plug in all years.
^ Shift Tower Assembly changed to accommodate Hurst Competition Plus shifter.

FUEL SYSTEM:
Intake Manifold - Holley - 3866948 GM2
- Date Code: J275 = October 27 1965
- Cast iron with Holley 4-bbl. No oil splash shield. "Holley" cast into top of manifold.
Carburetor - 600 cfm - Silver - Holley 4160 Aluminum Street Carburetors- PN: HLY-0-80457S - New
Chrome Air-Cleaner - Correct
Fuel Pump - Mechanical
Fuel Tank - New
Fuel Tank Sending Unit - New
Fuel Lines - New

EXHAUST SYSTEM:
Exhaust Manifolds - Original
- Casting 3883999 LH
- Casting 3888874 RH
Dual Exhaust- F0561 800341 - RPO N10
Mufflers - Stock Style
Pipes - Dual Side Exit

COOLING SYSTEM:
Radiator - Harrison - Stock Style
Fan/Fan Shroud - New
Hoses - New - GM

CHASSIS:
U-Joints - Replaced
Coil Springs - New
Gas Shocks - Front & Rear - OE Style
Suspension: Full Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar
Independent Front Suspension with wishbone lower control arms rubber isolated front suspension pivots
Four link rear suspension with anti-squat design rubber insulated rear suspension links
Welded torque-box design

REAR END:
Original
12-Bolt
Casting 3875745N
Rear End Date Code C86 = March 8 1966
Axle Code:
KF0324 B E
KF = (12 bolt) Axle Ratio - 3.55:1 with Metallic Brakes
0324 = Date Code - March 24
B = Buffalo NY Assembly Plant
E = Eaton (original equipment manufacturer for GM Positraction)

STEERING:
Power Steering Box - Original - PN: 5691676
Power Steering Pump - OEM
Power Steering Reservoir - OEM
Ball-Race Steering

BRAKES:
- Upgraded
Power Brake Booster - Delco Moraine Style - New
Master Cylinder - Dual Bowl - New
Brakes - 11" Disc Front - New
Emergency Brake - Operable

WHEELS & TIRES:
Slotted Rally Wheels:
- Argent Silver Paint
- Trim Rings Center Caps "Chevrolet GM Division"
Tire:
- BF Goodrich Radial T/A
P225/70R15 100S

ELECTRICAL:
Alternator - Rebuilt - Delcotron - 10SI Series - PN: 1102913- Stamp: 61A-7K13-12V-NEG - 61A standard on 396 V8
Distributor - MSD Ignition - Pro-Billet Ready-To-Run Magnetic Trigger Style - PN: 8360
Plug Wires - Standard Plus with Conductive Silicone Core & Silicone Jacket 7mm - New
Two-Speed Windshield Wiper/Washer - Original - PN: 5045430
- Windshield Washer Fluid Bottle - Glass
Fuse Panel - Original Style
Headlamps - Halogen - Sylvania
Rear Antenna - RPO U75 - Upgraded to Aftermarket Power Assembly
Rear Speaker - Originally 1 speaker - Upgraded to 2 Pioneer 6"x9"
Heater - Original - with GM Hose
Dual Horns
Dome Light
Backup Lights
Radio:
- AM/FM/Cassette Stereo - Custom Autosound
- 4 Pioneer Speakers

BODY:
Paint - Marina Blue
Hood Hinges - New
Hood Insulation - New
Bumpers - New
Front & Rear Bumper Guards - New
Side View Mirrors - New
Emblems - New
Grille - Correct
Glass:
- Windshield - New LF Shaded Sunex - M-66 DOT65 AS1 - SGC TM
- Rear - New
- Side - Original - Soft Ray - Green Tint - SAFETY PLATE - M54 AS2
Exterior Bright Trim - New
Wheel Well Moldings - New
Drip Rail Moldings - New
Rocker Panel Molding - New

INTERIOR:
Interior Color - Bright Blue
Upholstery Door Panels Carpet Headliner Sun Visors - New
Strato-bucket front seats - RPO A51
Black Vinyl Floor Mats
Fresh Air Vent with Flapper and Cable Pull
Door Handles - Original
Glove Box - Locking - New Insert
Sound Deadening Insulation
Window Cranks - New
Ventipanes
Center Console - Original - RPO D55:
- Electric Clock
- Storage Area
- Floor-Mounted Hurst Transmission Shift Lever
Instrument Panel - Padded
Sport Instrumentation - Original - Option RPO U14:
- Tachometer - "Knee Knocker"
- Mechanical Oil Pressure Gauge
- Amp Gauge
- Water Temperature Gauge
Non-Glare Rearview Mirror
Traffic Hazard Warning Switch RPO V74
Steering Wheel - Sports-Styled - Simulated Walnut - Original - RPO N34
Padded Sun Visors
Radio - FM/AM/Cassette
Clock - Inop
Seatbelts - Front & Rear (Retractors on Front Only)

TRUNK:
Spatter Paint
Mat - New
Spare Tire - Full Size
Jack

DIMENSIONS:
Wheel Base - 115"
Length - 197"
Height - 51.0"
Overall Width - 75"

VIN: 138176A150870

TRIM TAG:
04C
ST 66-13817 ATL11307 BODY
TR 731-B F-F PAINT
E 2QGSR
O
04C = Third Week of April 1966 - Late Production Date
1966-13817 = SS396 2-door sport coupe
ATL = Atlanta GA assembly plant
11307 Sequence Number
731-B ~ Interior - Bright Blue Imitation Leather - Bucket Seats
F-F ~ Exterior - Marina Blue (Bright Blue)
E ~ Tinted Glass (All) RPO A01
Q ~ 4-speed transmission - Muncie
G ~ Center console [RPO D55]
S ~ Rear Manual Antenna [RPO U73]
R ~ Rear speaker [RPO U80]
O ~ Hole - Indicating vehicle is equipped to handle shoulder harness

INTERESTING FACTS:
** There is some debate as to whether the rear cove was blacked-out or body color. Early Atlanta cars are known to have had blacked-out panels but due to demand and costs this practice was stopped at the Atlanta assembly plant early in the production year.
It is known many dealers blacked-out the rear cove because the cars sold better.
** The SS396 sport coupe received a new body type designation of "17" due to the new 'strut back' top design.

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Fully Restored and Very Desirable this Classic 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 360hp 4-Speed Muscle Car would make a great addition to any Classic Car Collection.

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