Found: 66 SS 396 Chevelle
 

Was visiting family in PA this week, and my brother-in-law took me to see a 66 SS he is contemplating purchasing.

It's a 138 code car, with the paint code: M-M.

It's a 4 spd with a small block now, and I am trying to get the rest of the cowl tag.

Not a supercar, but still pretty cool.

Does anyone know what that paint code is?

Re: Found: 66 SS 396 Chevelle
 

OK, figured it out, Aztec Bronze.

So, how do I figure out what engine this car came with, along with options? Is the build sheet pretty much the only thing I can look for?

Paperwork is all gone, but the interior seems to be relatively in-tact.

Re: Found: 66 SS 396 Chevelle
 

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Is the build sheet pretty much the only thing I can look for?

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Yes, unless you're fortunate enough to have a car that was either built in or sold new in Canada. I'm not sure if they were building 66 Chevelles in Canada, though https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

Re: Found: 66 SS 396 Chevelle
 

Happy reading and the folks over on the Team Chevelle fourm are great as well

http://www.chevelles.com/years/66/

Re: Found: 66 SS 396 Chevelle
 

thanks

Re: Found: 66 SS 396 Chevelle
 

Can anyone help decode this?

11B Z
ST 66-13817 FRA 384 BODY
TR 78(?)7-A M-M( OR T) PAINT
2L
4F


Figured out some of it, but wandered if someone knew the rest.

Thanks for all of your help.

Re: Found: 66 SS 396 Chevelle
 

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Can anyone help decode this?

11B Z
ST 66-13817 FRA 384 BODY
TR 78(?)7-A M-M( OR T) PAINT
2L
4F


Figured out some of it, but wandered if someone knew the rest.

Thanks for all of your help.

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2L = 4spd
4F = conv. package ( lights/rt side mirror?)
Paint MM = Aztec bronze https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif
your trim code is a little vague/blurred pick one of these

Re: Found: 66 SS 396 Chevelle
 

would this car happen to be painted blue now?

Re: Found: 66 SS 396 Chevelle
 

It's partially blue, but mostly rusted primer.

Do you know it?

Can anyone give me anything more on it?

VIN is 136696B110013

Trim Tag:

11B Z

ST 66 - 13817 FRA 884 BODY

TR 787 - A M-M PAINT

2L

4F


Used to be bronze with bronze interior, 4 spd, with the Convenience package.

Re: Found: 66 SS 396 Chevelle
 

If the Vin is correct it is for a 4 door 66 Chevelle.
Mike

Re: Found: 66 SS 396 Chevelle
 

You know, that is what I thought. He must have gotten that number wrong, because it should be a 138 like the Trim Tag, right?

Re: Found: 66 SS 396 Chevelle
 

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If the Vin is correct it is for a 4 door 66 Chevelle.
Mike

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First Digit: Division of General Motors
1 - Chevrolet

Second and Third Digit: Series Designation
31 - Chevelle 300, 6-cylinder
32 - Chevelle 300, 8-cylinder
33 - 300 Deluxe, Chevelle, El Camino, 6-cylinder
34 - 300 Deluxe, Chevelle, El Camino, 8-cylinder
35 - Malibu, Custom El Camino, 6-cylinder
36 - Malibu, Custom El Camino, 8-cylinder
38 - SS 396, Concours, 8-cylinder

Fourth and Fifth Digit: Body Style/Model
11 - 2-door sedan
17 - 2-door sport coupe
35 - 4-door station wagon, 2 seats
36 - 4-door station wagon, 2 seats, dual tailgate
39 - 4-door sport sedan
67 - 2-door convertible
69 - 4-door sedan
80 - 2-door sedan pickup

Sixth Digit: Year of Production
6 - 1966

Seventh Digit (Alpha Designation): Final Assembly Plant
A ~ Atlanta, Georgia
B ~ Baltimore, Maryland
F ~ Flint, Michigan
G ~ Framingham, Massachusetts
K ~ Kansas City, Missouri
Z ~ Fremont, California

*and I could not find that trim code either. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

Re: Found: 66 SS 396 Chevelle
 

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You know, that is what I thought. He must have gotten that number wrong, because it should be a 138 like the Trim Tag, right?

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some chevelles may have a 138 TT but a 137 vin (not '69's)

have him check that trim code also.

Re: Found: 66 SS 396 Chevelle
 

Well, talked to my b-i-l tonight, and he thinks the VIN tag may have been changed. I guess the guy who inherited it said it has "SDN" on the title.

Re: Found: 66 SS 396 Chevelle
 

Are there hidden VINs on 66 Chevelles?

If so, where?

Re: Found: 66 SS 396 Chevelle
 

There is one on the top of the frame at the rear wheel area,pull the rear wheel on the driver side,take a mirror with a handle and you should be able to see it.You may have to clean dust or dirt off but there should be one there.Not sure as far as the body goes but I bet there are somewhere. I had someone tell me before on the inside lip of the trunk on the driver side under the rubber gasket there is one but I never seen one there. Says it is stamped in the metal in the groove about 1 foot from the top edge right in the groove!

Re: Found: 66 SS 396 Chevelle
 

Anyone else know of hidden VINs?

Re: Found: 66 SS 396 Chevelle
 

No hidden vins on 66's except the partial vin on the frame mentioned above. That's pretty much impossible to see when the car is on the frame. There would also be a partial vin on the tranny case...usually on the top. Again, hard to see with the trans in the car. Good luck!

Re: Found: 66 SS 396 Chevelle
 

Thanks BB and 66.