1966 Chevrolet Impala
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Checked the block numbers...interesting 1970 350/300HP block. This engine may be worth keeping... | Checked the head numbers...1970 64cc double hump heads! Okay, now I'm officially excited. Did a compression test on all eight cylinders and they all checked out with 150psi or more. More research and I have determined that this engine must have a compression ratio of 10.3:1 or more. I think this is a keeper! | I pulled the engine and sure enough, 4-bolt main bearings! | |
Looks like the steering bar has been hitting the oil pan. Almost wore thru, will have to get my friend Pete to fix this up. | Empty engine bay...let the cleaning begin. | I pulled out the seats and rug to check the floor boards, they look at good as new | Rear checks out good, too. |
The rear deck and sail panels will have to be replaced. | Turbo 350 is out and ready to send to the tranny shop. It looks like that old B&M shifter cable has gouged some of the housing...but I caught it in time. | Finally found a set of bucket seats on ebay. These are fully reconditioned with new springs, foam and covering. | My wife felt that the red interior had to go...so I got a set of original white and black SS interior panels. I'll have to get a black rug now and paint the dash...but I think it will look awesome. |