Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

Mike, Go to Purebred Motors.com. This guy has got one you might be interested in. Jim

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

Thanks for keeping an eye out.. but this 66 at Purebreed is just another "USED TO BE" 66 SS.. has no more value to me than any other restored 66 SS, well check that.. this is a poor job at best, so has less value I guess https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

There is no way to Prove the car here was REALLY an orig. L-78 car and even if there was paper on it, the original engine is gone.. it is no longer what it used to be .. thems just the facts https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif


Appreciate the eyes

Mike

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

Not sure if this `66 is legit or not, might be worth looking into?

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*note* window sticker lists the L78 as 425 HP??? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

Whoa,cool car. While the early L78s in Corvettes were rated at 425hp, I have never noticed this on '66 Chevelles. I hope the docs are a more real than the factory A/C set up https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

Hmmmmm, let's see - factory would not add P/S because it was a 425 HP car. Hmmmmm - looks like a nice Pontiac power antenna setup as well. Hmmmm, Hmmmm, Hmmmm........

Can't wait for Mike to make a comment about this car, if he feels it is appropriate to comment https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

Of course, I am always willing to learn and not discount anything.

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

Yea Don...I hear you....I posted this on Team Chevelle to see what he (and everyone else) has to say.

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

Well, I just went form here to Team Chevelle and there is also a thread there on this car.

EDIT - Gee Bruce, looks like your typing beat by by a milisecond https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

Edit-Never Mind!! LOL https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

No documents.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-Chev...1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

And its got the "Ultra Rare" 389 tri-power option.....389-375 H.P...........WOW!!!!!!!!

Ken

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

-------This red 66 is a beautiful car with issues. To me, both sets of rivets are wrong. The tach has the wrong redline. Am I wrong that I think that the twelve-bolt rear-end cover was installed upside down. As well, shouldnt the wheels be body-colored??? What havent I seen???...........Bill S

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

If it's a real 375hp it should have an idler pulley...

The car looks really cool, though https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

Bill's right, Diff cover upside down, if the front wheels are straight....then the wood wheel is upside down also.....wrong radio knobs.....looks like the turn signal mechanism has some issue also......looks like a nice throw together and should be in my garage......lol

Ken

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

OOps!! Just looked at the Buy it Now price.......They are a little out of line..........These guys are Ferrarri types and .........Well, enough said........

Ken

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-------All the other stuff could be OK but the rivets raise a BIG red flag for me........Bill S

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

Who wrote their ad copy????? Quote from their ad text: "In 1964, Chevrolet saw the need to replace its aging Chevy II." https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif In 1964, the Chevy II was a whopping 2 years old https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif so I doubt it was ready for the scrap heap. Agree with Bill, those Trim Tag and VIN tag rivets are way wrong. I would think it impossible for the diff cover be on upside down since the ring gear clearance is offset to one side https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

Yeah....you're right.....after looking at it again, it's installed correctly (Differential Cover)...the purpose of the embossed shape is to catch the lube thrown off the ring gear and channel it back to feed the bearings.......Geesh!!! I must have been really tired when I looked at the pic's yesterday........

Ken

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

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Too much VetteFest https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

Ken
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Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

a $40K car IF it looks as good in person as in photos. If it were a REAL 66 L-78, the price is a great deal IMO., but HIGHLY doubt it.. So many problems, doesn't appear to have Correct Square port Heads, No Idler pulley, No pics of teh deck stamp, No pics or response to all the extensive owner hx., 27K miles and they lost the all of the correct parts I guess.. No spiral Shocks, wrong exhaust, spash pan painted wrong, Wheels should be body color, camps are all wrong, Pedals are wrong, Radio Knobs wrong, hurtin lookin heater control, Dog dishes are painted incorrectly, exhaust manifold bolts are wrong, rear diff bolts, suffice to say, lots of detail mistakes.. and the VIN rivets are repro, TRIM TAG rivets from ACE HARDWARE https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

Good luck to anyone bidding.. Buyer Beware is all I can say.

MC

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

Another minor item to add to your list... the VIN tag is on upside-down. Should be able to read the tag standing outside the car looking in through open driver's door.

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

Upside-down diff covers and tags....sounds like this car (or it's creator) must be from 'Bizzaro World'? .
Hey Helmut, is your '67 SD an L35 car and is this the best a Mk1V could be in these cars or was there any L34 and L78 cars produced? . Thanks! .

~ Pete

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

I have a friend that has an original 375hp 66 chevlle with 2100 orignalmilesonit. It was called the bounty hunter and ran a/s and other classes I have pictures from when it was new and I Will post them.Also he has the original window sticker and p.o.andthe last registartion from 67 for the veh.The car needs restored but has all the original parts from new with it.Thanks Ray

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~ Pete

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Pete, my SD is an L34 "EF" suffix code (4-speed) car. I've been led to believe that there were NO L78 Beaumont SDs built in 67 (but I haven't confirmed that). I was really disappointed to learn that.... given that I seem to make room in my garage for any solid lifter bow-tie that crosses my path!
Helmut

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

Thanks Helmut....I thought the same on no L78's but wasn't sure also didn't know on the L34's....so that'd make your L34 the top-dog in a '67 and ragtop to boot! . I'd expect you have the GM Canada docs....I'd be interested in what they may have listed as production for '67 rags also did it include a breakdown into SD or Mk1V's? . How long have you had the L72 Chevelle....that's sure a solid little group you've got in your garage! . Thanks! ~ Pete

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

Ray, I am interested. Contact me at
[email protected]

Thanks,
Billy

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

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Ray, I am interested. Contact me at
[email protected]

Thanks,
Billy

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Hey hey... back of the Line Billy... this is my Wanted Post https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

Sorry Mike. You are right. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

thanks for the interest in the chevelle but at this time it is not for sale ath this time . The owner will restore the car and I`am trying to talk him in restoreing back to the race car day 2 look.I will try and figure out to send pictures.Mysterychevelle this guy said he knows you from the Aces chevelle club he says you have a very nice car.As for the window sticker and pop he does not want pictures to go out over the internet.

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

Thanks for the update Ray.. I'd love to know who it is?? Maybe you could PM me or email me privately with a name, I understand the not wanting pictures on teh net thing... I would only be interested in talking with him for the docs., to go in my libray research.. maybe he'd be willing to photo-copy for me and snail mail...

again, Thanks for the Info.

Mike

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

I know nothing about it:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-Chev...1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

Was on ebay a few months ago and never sold.. was talked about a great deal.. Me.. I have my doubts.. sure is a sweet car!!

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

You would think by now they would have seen fit to edit all the BS statements and incorrect information in the ad....but nooooooo https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif When you want 80K for a 66 Chevelle coupe and can't even get the engine size right, that speaks volumes https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

Wheres the idler pulley???. I have a real #s match incredible one for sale E-mail me if interested. Jim https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

There was a yellow black top 66 at this years Chevelle-abration that I think could be bought. it had paperwork and I was told the original drive line.You can contact me at [email protected]

Re: 66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78
 

How about this?

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