1966 Chevrolet Chevelle

1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE Real 138 CODE NOM 396 replaced with period correct 427 corvette motor. 12 bolt (355gear) Beautifully restored (I would like to take credit, but we bought this way). Then we started our process. We removed the red pinstripe and the power drum brakes (4). Power drum brakes are like landing a spaceship on the moon. You get one shot and then you must wait for the vacuum to build back up, not good at all…. We ordered four-wheel disc brakes that were both slotted and drilled, look and work amazing! We also took the pinstripe off which was simply a stick-on, we understand what they were after, which was to match the interior, but was cheesy. We ordered Goodrich radial redlines (staggered). The look set-off the car and the stance. Now comes the work we did, that we didn’t plan on. If you watch the video the guy provided, the car indeed looks like a show car, but let’s just say we are neurotic when it comes to our cars. We know then as though they were our own kids. This one looked amazing, but needed some work, here’s the list. Replace Right Front Lower Ball Joint Install 4disc brakes including Brake Booster and Master Cylinder Install new brake lines and Hoses Weld brackets for rear brake lines and hoses to rear axle Replace Axle bearings, rear axle cover seal and replace axle gear oil and add friction modulator Front brakes included new spindles and wheel bearings and seals. All new brake rotors and calipers. Remove Steering box and replace seals. Replace turn signal flasher Replace engine dipstick and tube Proper decals throughout Touch and tighten all body mounts and install missing bolts and nuts. Had front-end alignment checked and adjusted. Replace headliner and side panels Replace/add missing pedal stops Replace missing door stops. Replace decals needed on the engine. Replace windshield wiper motor and pump and correct wiring. Install new washer nozzles and hoses, replace bottle cap and decal Install reverse light switch on transmission with bracket mount. Install missing harness for backup lights to dash. Replace backup lamp sockets and bulbs and correct wiring to the truck. Replace courtesy lamp cover and base in headliner. Check and Reset ignition timing and carburetor linkage adjustment for fuel mixture. Replace missing choke rod, spring and cover. Replace Center console clock with new one. Replace missing wiring harness to center console. Correct wiring from console to fuse box and dash. Correct wiring for fuel gauge, volt-meter (updated unit, no longer amp meter) Correct wiring for temperature gauge Correct wiring to distributor and under dash. Relocate power steering pump reservoir and replace supply hose. Install and balance Red Line tires. So, as we say here in Texas, “There you go” Amazing to us, what people classify as a “show car”, well now it’s as close to new without being new! So, for all of you reviewing the work you be the judge. Mind you, if you could identify all these corrections, or find the necessary parts and do the work, what would that be worth to you? Vehicles like this are a passion for us to work on, and yes, we are all old guys! To you the buyer, thank goodness! Some day we will all be gone, as will the knowledge to create correct “Show cars” If you are interested in this car, the ask is Black-book, $81,800, Hagerty is a whopping $128.8! (in July of 2022- $151K!) But we are negotiable, let us know. If not, that’s okay too, she is a keeper. Enjoy the pictures. If you need more information, call us 281.530.6000 www.CollectorMotors.com Ask for Chuck, Frankie, Jay, John, or Speedy (Picasso). Cheers! Thank you for looking at our auction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22cEyWeuOhg