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MYSTERYCHEVELLE 10-18-2020 05:39 PM

Bruce

Nice car. Good find and nice one to see and get details. Like verifying block as 962 or a 961?

The Harrison Rad. I can see the finger guard. Any Tag still present on upper tank?

Looking forward to seeing Tranny partial vin an assembly date stamp. Same for REAR?

Trunk spatter paint. So many details that help all. And let’s not forget you may very well find an interior broadcast sheet or chassis build sheet once you dig into it. :)

Brucebodyman 10-18-2020 05:46 PM

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55 year old original vinyl top. In amazing shape.

Brucebodyman 10-18-2020 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MYSTERYCHEVELLE (Post 1518721)
Bruce

Nice car. Good find and nice one to see and get details. Like verifying block as 962 or a 961?

The Harrison Rad. I can see the finger guard. Any Tag still present on upper tank?

Looking forward to seeing Tranny partial vin an assembly date stamp. Same for REAR?

Trunk spatter paint. So many details that help all. And let’s not forget you may very well find an interior broadcast sheet or chassis build sheet once you dig into it. :)

I’ve had back seat out nothing there. I’ll look in doors. I’ve also heard they sometimes are tucked up under fender. I’ll post pic of rear ended numbers. Getting trans numbers today. By the looks of underneath I’m sure it original trans but I’ll verify.

Brucebodyman 10-18-2020 05:58 PM

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Removed valve covers. Correct part number and same date code on both heads. Car built 4th week of October ‘65 heads date code oct 14th ‘65

MYSTERYCHEVELLE 10-18-2020 05:59 PM

Nice stamp. 3.31:1 posi with metallic brakes.

Definitely check the underside of bucket seats. Stuffing n springs. Under carpet and behind door panels. Top of gas tank.

Thanks for actively sharing

RALLY 10-18-2020 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Brucebodyman (Post 1518725)
Removed valve covers. Correct part number and same date code on both heads. Car built 4th week of October ‘65 heads date code oct 14th ‘65

396-360 horsepower, Oval port heads, forged crank and rods, 2 bolt main block, Holley carb cast iron intake, Hydralic cam. Nice engine.

GrumpyJeff 10-18-2020 06:34 PM

Really Neat Car ! love the 66's

L78M22Rag 10-18-2020 06:56 PM

Nice score! Any idea why the car was repainted in the original color so early on?

Didn’t take you long to remove those side pipes?

Love the front view photo!!

Brucebodyman 10-18-2020 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RALLY (Post 1518731)
Detail from head to toe. New carpet, fix seats and clean dash, everything very good. Remove yellow headlights, replace with factory style, buff rust off bumpers, grille, wash underneath and engine and compartment. Freshen up brakes, shocks,original hubcaps, tuneup engine, oil change filter, points and condenser and cap and rotor, wires, plugs. Body work, just fix rust spots, paint those areas and blend and buff it with the whole car. You can find a good body man to go around and do this. I had this done before. The rest of the body, leave it original how it was found. Great find.

I am a paint and body tech. This car has just the right patina. I wouldn’t touch the body or paint. Light interior work mechanicals and drive it I think is right way to go with this one. At least for a little while.

Brucebodyman 10-18-2020 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by L78M22Rag (Post 1518740)
Nice score! Any idea why the car was repainted in the original color so early on?

Didn’t take you long to remove those side pipes?

Love the front view photo!!

It is a red car originally. Paint code R 2 red black top


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