Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Chevelle |
Type: | Coupe |
Trim: | Malibu |
Year: | 1966 |
Mileage: | 100000 |
VIN: | 136176Z120941 |
Color: | Black |
Engine: | 383 |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Black |
Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Gilbert, Arizona, United States |
1966 ChevelleRestoMod $36,000
OVERVIEW
This Chevelle was purchased new in Southern New Mexico and was relocated to southern Arizona were I purchased the car in 2000. For the next 10 years this car was restored from the frame up. I would only proceed to the next stage when the restoration on the current phase was finished using the best materials and workmanship available.
I enjoyed doing this restoration and even got more pleasure from driving it. The car has all the power you could want and under acceleration there is enough traction to keep the car tracking straight.
You can be a proud owner of a very well done 1966 resto mod.
THE BUILD
1966 Chevelle Malibu 2 door hardtop 388 Small Block w/Muncie 4 speed Frame up restoration/rebuild!
This Chevelle is completely new/rebuilt/reconditioned!
POWER TRAIN
SBC 383 Muncie rock crusher 4 speed. Ford 9 inch rear end with a Detroit locker.
New factory GM 350 block w/4 bolt mains (bored 0.040 over)
Crower steel rods (6.00”) & steel stroker crank
Crower roller valvetrain (cam, lifters, rockers, springs)
KB Hypotonic Pistons (11.5:1 compression)
Edlebrock Victor Jr intake
Milodon Oil pan, oil pump and pickup
MSD distributor
Demon 750cfm carb
Hayes clutch, pressure plate
Lakewood bell housing
The Rear end is a Ford 9 inch with a Detroit locker
The ladder bars from Morrison keep this Chevelle tracking straight under acceleration.
New Summit electric cooling fans.
1 ¾” headers (w/ceramic coating)
New dual exhaust w/ flowmaster mufflers
New front shocks & rear coil over shocks
New gas tank, electrical fuel pump
Complete rewiring with aftermarket kit
Moser 35 spline axels
4 wheel disc breaks
New master cylinder
8” Fluidampener balancer
Dart cast iron heads (2.02 & 1.60 valves)
Chevrolet Aluminum valve covers
The tires a soft rubber from Nito and the 9 inch rear meats work well with the solid drive train. Using offset Corvette Rally wheels the 9 inch rear tires fit without the need to tub the frame and body.
MSD 6AL ignition and coil
Hearst linkage.
EXTERIOR
The body was stripped to the metal and every sign of rust or damage was removed and replaced by a professional body man to better than new condition. Then the same shop applied the flawless coat of classic black.
The radiator was re-cored combined with the electric fan keeps the 383 cool even during high Arizona temperatures.
INTERIOR
New beautiful black interior.
NewGrant steering wheel.
New IDIDIT tilt steering column
Autometer gauges
Complete aftermarket a/c system from Vintage Air
DISCLOSURE
The Demon carb supplies the engine with all the fuel and air it can handle in the power band. The engine is rough idle under 1000RPM. A conversion to fuel injection would be a welcome improvement for rough idle.
The front and rear bumpers are original equipment and in good shape but a restoration is needed.
The Vintage Air is not capable of keeping the car cool in the Arizona summers. The system is fully installed and functional, but I have not replaced the refrigerant
The windshield wipers were removed and the holes filled and painted.
For more details please contact me at larry@macdonaldaz.com