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 Week
66 - 1966
13867 SS396 2 Door Convertible, Passenger
763 Black Imitation Leather Bucket Seats
YY 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 Ratio
Newer Dual Exhaust System
Cast Iron Exhaust Manifolds
Manual Steering
Manual Drum Brakes
Holley Carb
Aluminum Intake
Stock Type Distributor
Chrome Air Cleaner and Valve Covers
Newer Shocks
Bushings are in Good Shape
Rear Sway Bar
Reinforced Rear Lower Control Arms
New Gas Tank

Body

Lemonwood Yellow Paint (original color)
All Original Sheet Metal
Beautiful Chrome Bumpers
Grille, ezels and Emblems are in Great Shape
Black Convertible Top
Power Top
Doors Fit and Operate Properly
Door Lips and Jambs are Clean and Solid
Beautiful Straight Quarters
Rocker Molding is in Nice Shape
Undercarriage is Clean and Lightly Undercoated
Rockers are Straight and Solid, ice Pinch Welds
Original Floors
Frame and Floors are Solid
Original Trunk Pan
Wheel Wells are in Great Shape
Car Cover and Boot for Top are Included
Redline Spare and Jack in Trunk
Bias Ply Redline Tires by Firestone 7.75x14

Interior

New Black Interior
New Center Console with Clock
New Bucket Seats
Wood Steering Wheel
Hurst Shifter
Aftermarket Gauges Under Dash
Aftermarket Tach
New Dashboard
New Doorskins
New Carpet
Chevrolet Floor Mats
New Sail Panels
Seatbelts 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.