1965 396 question

[Kent Patterson]

hi...was the 396 bb available in a A O Smith body../ june 1965 era...?.. and if not available ,,why?.....thanks kent

[Kent Patterson]

Re: 1965 396 question

i saw a 2005 post in the archives, " how to id 396bb" and the gentleman stated..ao smith bodies did not come with 396"s...i think i found the answer to my earlier post..in noland adams's 63-67 restoration and tech. guide on page 33 it shows 3 different ao smith workers(in their little white hats ) finishing big block bodies!!!! so that answered my question..if i am wrong please correct me....thanks alot...kent

[Wayne M.]

There are many A-body L78's

From the body build point of view, it was similar to an air-conditioned car with a different rad support and hood. And the pictures confirm, as you've said.

It believe was 1967 that Noland mentions the restriction of no BB A-bodies (after a few early cars).

[John H.]

Re: There are many A-body L78's

A.O. Smith built lots of BB bodies in '65-'66, but not in '67.

[Barbara S.]

Re: There are many A-body L78's

Kent. I looked at the photos on page 33 of Noland Adam's book, and it seems clear from the photographic evidence that A. O. Smith built BB cars in 65 and 66.

Tony

[Kent Patterson]

Re: There are many A-body L78's

thanks to everyone for the reasurance.......kent