1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Color:                               Aztec Bronze exterior / Black interior

Transmission:               2-Speed Automatic Powerglide

w/ BTE 9.5” 3800 stall torque converter

Engine:                             • 388 Stroker (350 w/ 400 crank, punched)

(everything fresh)                           Cast crankshaft – balanced and clearanced

                                             • Comp Cams 292H-10 Roller Cam

                                                                Gross valve lift               .501 / .501

                                                                Duration @ 0.50            244 / 244

                                                                Lobe lift                             .3340 / .3340

                                                                Lobe separation            110.0

                                              • Comp Cams Endure-X Mechanical Roller valve lifters

          • Pro Aluminum Roller Rockers (PC2301)

                                              • TRW flat top race pistons (10:1) - $650 alone

                                              • Eagle SIR I-beam connecting rods (SIR5700BLW-1)

                                              • Edelbrock Performer RPM intake

                                              • Holley 750 CFM 4-BBL carburetor w/ manual choke (jetted down)

                                              • Hooker Competition headers

                                              • Flowmaster two-chamber mufflers (with connecting H-pipe)

                                              • Edelbrock air cleaner

          • Mr. Gasket Crankcase Pressure Evacuation Kit

          • Two-core aluminum radiator (up to 450 horsepower)

          • Taylor plug wires – Spiro 8mm

          • Taylor fire sleeves – 1200 degree

                                              • O’Reilly starter – lifetime limited warranty

                                              • High flow mechanical fuel pump

                                              • Upgraded Accel coil and light metered distributor

Other:                                 • Wilwood Disc Brake conversion (over $1700 alone)

          • Torque Thrust II polished aluminum mag wheels – 17 inch

                                              • BF Goodrich g-Force T/A – R rated tires with 80% tread life

          • Auto Meter Tachometer

          • Auto Meter Oil Pressure / Voltage / Temperature Gauge Cluster

                                              • 1966 Chevelle Wiring Diagram Manual (Jim Osborne Repros)

                                              • A/C Delco Professional battery

          • Spring binders in front and air suspension adjustment in back – allows for adjustment to way the car “sits”

Description

This is a great classic car in good condition! It is fast, fun, sounds great and draws looks and ‘thumbs up’ everywhere it’s driven. The body is in good but not show-quality condition. The paint is good but has minor dings and blemishes – as the car is actually driven - and would need to be redone if you're looking to make it a show car.

Everything under the hood is pretty new. This engine has less than 500 miles on it, and starts with the first turn of the ignition. The motor is a mildly built 388 cubic inch “stroked” small block Chevy with a long list of very new and high quality components. The short block and valve train were built and installed by Ezell Racing. It makes plenty of power, but is still a very dependable motor and can be driven as far as you’d like to go. It has the period-correct Powerglide two-speed transmission with a high end BTE converter. It rides around town very nicely – but will boil the rear tires if you mash the gas!

The interior is 98% restored and looks excellent. It has new seats, new door liners, new headliner, good carpet, and almost all of the little “knick-knacks” have been addressed. Note: This car did not come with seat belts until 1967 - so it has none. You can order some from Year One or Jegs and install if you wish.

The car handles well. It has great acceleration, but also has solid stopping power with the Wilwood front disc brake conversion. The suspension is good and the car is fun to drive. The rear axle and chunk are original (from what I can tell) – and could stand to be upgraded to a posi or limited slip 4.xx gear set to put the torque converter to work and minimize rear wheel spin. I’ve left the 3.80’s in it to make it more highway friendly.

This is a GREAT car to own and drive – it just needs a home and caring owner! I have over $21k in the car - and the reserve is nowhere near that.. This is a very good deal. This is the third motor I've had in the car - it's very right and sounds great!

At this time only known issues are:

1) Needs new fan shroud - I put new higher efficiency radiator in recently and need shroud

2) Needs water neck gasket - $2.00 part

3) Needs driver side valve cover gasket

4) Passenger side wheel bearing needs to be replaced - unless I've changed out rear end already...

5) Ding on lower part of passenger side door (paint chipped) - unloading from car trailer

6) Needs new windshield wiper knob - I replaced actuator with brand new one (year correct) and old knob was for '67

7) Small spot of sun-fade on middle of front carpet that just needs quick re-dye (I have the dye I think)

That's it! This great piece of American classic automobile history is yours for the taking! And unless you're ready to spend $35,000 - don't be fooled by all those fake 'SS 396' (clone?) ads in here... there are so many people 'cloning' them that they're not even unique anymore. Plus, this motor is WAY better than the real 396... for WAY less money. This car is built to be driven and enjoyed.