65-66 frame

[jim ethington]

Is there any difference between a 65 and a 66 frame if the 2 were side by side? Can't make out the serial number. Thank you

[Mike M.]

Re: 65-66 frame

mounting of the 4 Muncie shifter differs. 65's bolted it to the tranny. 66's bolted it to the crossmember, if my febile mind is working.i don't think the 65 frame will be drilled for the shifter mounting bracket. check the assembly manuals. good luck, mike

[Wayne M.]

Here's a couple of items

In addition to Mike's indicators, even though you can't make out the VIN derivative stamp, the rearward location (of the 2 sites) should at least give an idea of early [over the shock upper mount bracket = early to mid '65] vs. late '65; all '66 [just ahead of the rear body mount].

Also, brake line (front-to-rear) was on top side of frame rail (check holes) vs. on upper inside edge in '66. As part of this, there is no brake line clip hole at the rear frame kick-up

[Pete Lovrovich]

Re: 65-66 frame

Early 66 also had the shifter attach to the transmission, at least through Nov. of 65.

[Mike M.]

Re: 65-66 frame

steve: wan't aware early 66's had tranny mounted shifter.this info isn't in the judging manual. is it in the assembly manual(not close to one at this time). if its not in assembly manual, where can io look at documentation? thanks and good luck with your restoration. mike

[Michael H.]

Re: 65-66 frame

Mike,

I've considered installing the later style frame bracket on my 66 dut can't bring myself to drill the required holes in the frame.

[Mike M.]

Re: 65-66 frame

thanks pete and mike. mikie

[Michael H.]

Re: 65-66 frame

How's that hot rod comin? I was hoping you'd get it finished and drivew it to Florida next month and give me a ride. Is the heater working?

[Mike M.]

Re: 65-66 frame

waiting for body to come back from painter. done all i can do to the drivetrain. hope to have it running spring. might just drive it to park city. regards, mike

[Tracy C.]

Utah?..my. but aren't you an ambious rascal.. *NM*