'66 Impala SS427
 

I am new to this site and I thought that I would say hi. I currently have a '66 Impala SS that I just bought back from my dad. I bought the car originally when I was 16(ten years ago) and when I bought it the guy said he had just pulled a 427 out of it and it had 427 badges on the fenders. I am curious as to whether I can make sure it is a real 427 car. I haven't found any build sheet and both the motor and badges are easily replaced so I don't know what it was originally. I know it is a factory SS running the numbers. It has a TH400 on the floor with buckets. It also has a 12bolt. Is there a way to tell between a 427 or 396 car? Is the suspension or frame beefier on the 427 car? Is there a way I can track down factory or dealer paperwork? Also I was wondering about the side chrome. Is this on all SS's or an option? I was thinking about taking it off since I am doing the body work on it now. Thanks for the info guys.

Re: '66 Impala SS427
 

What is the redline on your tac?

Re: '66 Impala SS427
 

Not sure. I will have to check.

Re: '66 Impala SS427
 

Welcome [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
I used to own a 1966 Impala with an original 427/425 HP engine.
What is your build date and plant on the Cowltag?

Re: '66 Impala SS427
 

If I remember right it was built in Feb in Janesville, WI.

Re: '66 Impala SS427
 

Rick,did you ever have a 65 Impala SS 409 for sale at a small office building on rt83 ?

Re: '66 Impala SS427
 

No

Re: '66 Impala SS427
 

Well Jason, I can't really help you with your question, but welcome to the Supercar Forum [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]. Must be nice to have a 66 Impala 427 and that planned Marina Blue 66 Chevelle SS as mentioned over on the TC board. Good luck with this one as well.

Re: '66 Impala SS427
 

Jason, If the tubo 400 is the org trans the car would have been 390hp 427 Did 66 have the same hood as the 67 ?

Re: '66 Impala SS427
 

No special hood on a 66 Impala regardless of motor as far as I know.