Paul Dehnert's Killer 1966 396/375 Chevelle!

[Paul D]

A few weeks ago I tripped over another interesting story on the Chevelle. While attending the Chicago Vettfest a member of this forum who know the car back in the early days gave me a tip on who might have fixed the minor damage on the drivers rocker panel. I've been trying to research this for some time.

Turns out the guy moved his hot rod/body shop business from California to Oregon many years ago. So I call the guy in Oregon and he remembers the car very well, and starts telling me some war stories about the car. Apparently, at a party, the third owner was doing "test runs" up and down the street demonstrating the cars power, and had a slight altercation with the ditch! Well, he fixed the damage right up and said he was very careful not to paint any more than necessary because of the original paint.

You've got to love it when neat history and folklore is uncovered on these great cars!

[mockingbird812]

I agree history and folklore are really cool on these old performance cars. I really enjoy doing the research and getting to know former owners and others who knew the cars. I am planning a late winter trek back east to Chicago, Canton, OH, & Roanoke VA to visit with original owners.

[bulletpruf]

New guy here - why can't I see any of the pics? Do I have to be a member to see pics? I have a '66 SS396 Chevelle 4 sp, Aztec Bronze with Bronze interior, and would love to see pics of this car!

Thanks,

Scott
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[olredalert]

Scott,,, Welcome to the sight. You dont know how proud we all are of you guys over there. Until someone from the sight trys to help you, you can see some pics in the for-sale section underneath the heading "selling collection" or something close to that. That car recently changed hands and went into Chris Ps "Garagemahal" just outside of Ft. Worth........Bill S

[bulletpruf]

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Bill. Just noticed that PaulD is in Austin. I'm with the 1st Cav, stationed at Hood, and will be back in the Austin area (Georgetown or Round Rock) in 10 months or so. Would love to see his car in person. Also have a few '69 Judges, a 69 GTO, a 71 GTX w/4sp and air grabber, a few Fairlanes, etc.

[mockingbird812]

Scott - welcome aboard. We have a couple guys who are sYc members over there. Your service is MUCH apprecitated . That is a nice healthy cross-section of manufacturers you have in your collection. Any chance you can post a picture of your Chevelle?

Hey Bruce! Pls get this soldier a tutorial on posting pix. Thanks.

[Xplantdad]

Thanks for the heads up Sam...the tutorial is located CLICK HERE!

Also...I don't know why you can't see the pics Scott??? They come up fine on my computer...and no, you don't have to be a paying member to see them?

Maybe it's a setting on your computer? Can you see any of the other pics on the site???

BTW, thanks for your service to our country!

[olredalert]

Scott,,,,While I am posative that Paul would be happy to show you his fine collection, you will have to go see another collection in Ft.Worth area to see the Chevelle. I can get you an invite there as easy as "apple pie" and you wont be disappointed. Your group of cars sounds great for what I think must be a relatively (to me anyway) young guy.......Bill S

[Paul D]

Hi Scott,
I'd be pleased to show you my collection when you return to Ft. Hood later this year. If you want to give me your email address, I'd be happy to email you pics directly of the bronze Chevelle.

I also want to thank you for your service to our country.

Paul