1966 Chevelle resto-mod

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Description

1966 ChevelleRestoMod $36,000

OVERVIEW

This Chevelle was purchased new in Southern New Mexico and was relocated to southern Arizona were I purchased the car in 2000. For the next 10 years this car was restored from the frame up. I would only proceed to the next stage when the restoration on the current phase was finished using the best materials and workmanship available.

I enjoyed doing this restoration and even got more pleasure from driving it. The car has all the power you could want and under acceleration there is enough traction to keep the car tracking straight.

You can be a proud owner of a very well done 1966 resto mod.

THE BUILD

1966 Chevelle Malibu 2 door hardtop 388 Small Block w/Muncie 4 speed Frame up restoration/rebuild!

This Chevelle is completely new/rebuilt/reconditioned!

POWER TRAIN

SBC 383 Muncie rock crusher 4 speed. Ford 9 inch rear end with a Detroit locker.

New factory GM 350 block w/4 bolt mains (bored 0.040 over)

Crower steel rods (6.00”) & steel stroker crank

Crower roller valvetrain (cam, lifters, rockers, springs)

KB Hypotonic Pistons (11.5:1 compression)

Edlebrock Victor Jr intake

Milodon Oil pan, oil pump and pickup

MSD distributor

Demon 750cfm carb

Hayes clutch, pressure plate

Lakewood bell housing

The Rear end is a Ford 9 inch with a Detroit locker

The ladder bars from Morrison keep this Chevelle tracking straight under acceleration.

New Summit electric cooling fans.

1 ¾” headers (w/ceramic coating)

New dual exhaust w/ flowmaster mufflers

New front shocks & rear coil over shocks

New gas tank, electrical fuel pump

Complete rewiring with aftermarket kit

Moser 35 spline axels

4 wheel disc breaks

New master cylinder

8” Fluidampener balancer

Dart cast iron heads (2.02 & 1.60 valves)

Chevrolet Aluminum valve covers

The tires a soft rubber from Nito and the 9 inch rear meats work well with the solid drive train. Using offset Corvette Rally wheels the 9 inch rear tires fit without the need to tub the frame and body.

MSD 6AL ignition and coil

Hearst linkage.

EXTERIOR

The body was stripped to the metal and every sign of rust or damage was removed and replaced by a professional body man to better than new condition. Then the same shop applied the flawless coat of classic black.

The radiator was re-cored combined with the electric fan keeps the 383 cool even during high Arizona temperatures.

INTERIOR

New beautiful black interior.

NewGrant steering wheel.

New IDIDIT tilt steering column

Autometer gauges

Complete aftermarket a/c system from Vintage Air

DISCLOSURE

The Demon carb supplies the engine with all the fuel and air it can handle in the power band. The engine is rough idle under 1000RPM. A conversion to fuel injection would be a welcome improvement for rough idle.

The front and rear bumpers are original equipment and in good shape but a restoration is needed.

The Vintage Air is not capable of keeping the car cool in the Arizona summers. The system is fully installed and functional, but I have not replaced the refrigerant

The windshield wipers were removed and the holes filled and painted.

For more details please contact me at larry@macdonaldaz.com