'66 L72 Impala, mostly original paint, nice....

[scuncio]

Pretty cool car if the 'mostly original paint' claims are true. Actually, it's a pretty cool car regardless, with some great options like TI, metallic brakes, M21, etc.... Supposed to have the original motor and window sticker, too.

Wonder if the holes drilled into the sides of the air cleaner were an old school speed mod

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[mssl72]

Originally Posted by scuncio

Wonder if the holes drilled into the sides of the air cleaner were an old school speed mod [/url]

Well, it was somebodies way of trying to get more air into the engine. Back then they didn't think anything about what some of us would call damage to a part. Yes, they could be filled in and painted over. Looks like the critical parts are there. I wonder about the paint claim also. No pictures of the paperwork or cowl tag. I'd like to see them.

[scuncio]

Originally Posted by mssl72

Well, it was somebodies way of trying to get more air into the engine. Back then they didn't think anything about what some of us would call damage to a part. Yes, they could be filled in and painted over. Looks like the critical parts are there. I wonder about the paint claim also. No pictures of the paperwork or cowl tag. I'd like to see them.

I know, just interesting that they weren't filled in on such a nice car.

[427TJ]

Originally Posted by mssl72

Well, it was somebodies way of trying to get more air into the engine. Back then they didn't think anything about what some of us would call damage to a part.

Imagine how many mint OEM parts like this were just tossed into dumpsters within hours or days after driving off the dealer lot. Or in the '70s and early '80s as guys built their street machines.

[big gear head]

I love that one. The '66 Impala SS is one of my favorite cars.

[olredalert]

----Love the optional gauges!......Bill S