Ground Up Restored, Documented California Car! True SS 138, Period Correct 396ci

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Convertible

VIN 138676Z157350

This beautiful 138 Chevelle was restored in 1998-2000. The previous owner bought the car six years ago from a gentleman in California. It was originally a California car. He was the 3rd owner and a member of the American Chevelle Enthusiasts Society (ACES) located in Nashville, N. We have a folder full of receipts, hotographs, 966 Chevelle catalog and the January/February 2000 issue of Chevelle World Magazine.

Trim Tag Decode

07B July, nd Week66 - 196613867 SS396 2 Door Convertible, Passenger763 Black Imitation Leather Bucket SeatsYY Lemonwood Yellow Paint

Mechanics

1965-1966 396ci Big Block (#3855962)Muncie 4-speed Transmission (#3925661)GM 12 Bolt Posi-Traction Rear End with 3.23:1 Gear RatioNewer Dual Exhaust SystemCast Iron Exhaust ManifoldsManual SteeringManual Drum BrakesHolley CarbAluminum IntakeStock Type DistributorChrome Air Cleaner and Valve CoversNewer ShocksBushings are in Good ShapeRear Sway BarReinforced Rear Lower Control ArmsNew Gas Tank

Body

Lemonwood Yellow Paint (original color)All Original Sheet MetalBeautiful Chrome BumpersGrille, ezels and Emblems are in Great ShapeBlack Convertible TopPower TopDoors Fit and Operate ProperlyDoor Lips and Jambs are Clean and SolidBeautiful Straight QuartersRocker Molding is in Nice ShapeUndercarriage is Clean and Lightly UndercoatedRockers are Straight and Solid, ice Pinch WeldsOriginal FloorsFrame and Floors are SolidOriginal Trunk PanWheel Wells are in Great ShapeCar Cover and Boot for Top are IncludedRedline Spare and Jack in TrunkBias Ply Redline Tires by Firestone 7.75x14

Interior

New Black InteriorNew Center Console with ClockNew Bucket SeatsWood Steering WheelHurst ShifterAftermarket Gauges Under DashAftermarket TachNew Dashboard New DoorskinsNew CarpetChevrolet Floor MatsNew Sail PanelsSeatbelts Front and Back

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History of the 1966 Chevelle

The Chevrolet Chevelle was a mid-sized automobile produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors in three generations for the 1964 through 1977 model years. Part of the GM A-Body platform, he Chevelle was one of Chevrolet's most successful nameplates. Body styles include coupes, edans, onvertibles and station wagons.

The Chevelle SS396 became a series of its own in 1966 with series/style numbers 13817 and 13867. SS396 sport coupes and convertibles used the same Malibu sport coupe and convertible bodies with reinforced frames and revised front suspension: higher-rate springs, ecalibrated shocks, nd thicker front stabilizer bar, ut with different exterior trim. They also had simulated hood scoops, ed-stripe tires, nd bright trim moldings. The SS396 series lasted from 1966 through 1968 before being relegated to an option package in 1969.