1966 Big Block

[Kirk Turner]

Hi,

New to the board, but a member for the past three years. I'm leaving tomorrow to look at a 1966 big block roadster (390/427). I need some info on what to look for to verify that it is an original BB. It is a NOM 390/427. I know about the sway bars, tach and oil pressure guage, but is there anything else that I can use to verify it's build?

Thanks,

Kirk Turner

[R N.]

Re: 1966 Big Block

Kirk:

U-joints have caps with bolts on the half shafts
RH mount for hood support.

Others may know more. Good lunck.

Kurt Neiman

[Mike M.]

Re: 1966 Big Block

core support and gas line from tank to fuel pump. Judging manual( i still can't refer to it as a J.G.) discusses these . mike

[Kirk Turner]

Re: 1966 Big Block

Mike,

Don't have the judging manual for a 66 (do for 63,67,69). Could you be a little more specific. (can't get one by tomorrow either).

Kirk

[Mike M.]

Re: 1966 Big Block

the 65 and 67 marrk 4 engines used the same main fuel line that a 66 bib block utilized. Basically, the overall length and the angle bent on the fuel pump end of the line differ from mall to big block fuel lines. mike

[R N.]

Re: 1966 Big Block

Kirk:

Sorry, it's LH mount for hood support.
Kurt.

[Pete Lovrovich]

Re: 1966 Big Block

Kirk,
The hood support for a big block 66 is located on the left side unless the VIN is approx. 3600 or before, it would then be located on the left side as a carry over from the 65 model.

[Kirk Turner]

Re: 1966 Big Block

Thank-you all for your help. Hopefully it is as nice a car as the gentleman has told me.

Kirk