Advice re '66 C2 roadster project

[Michael H.]

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The 66 BB has a 5500 red line and if I remember correctly the cluster label is different than the others. James, what is the 2-digit cluster code and what is the date that is inked on the back?

Correct. A 66 390 HP has the same tach as a 300 HP. It uses an 80 lb oil pressure ga though. That's why the code is unique to 66 390 HP.

[Clark K.]

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James,

IMO given that you do not intend to flight judge the car and drive it the 327 is the way to go. The 327 will be less $$$'s to build, maintain, keep cool and much more forgiving under all driving conditions. But it is your ride so you should build it for yourself. Carl

I agree with Carl.

My 2 cents: a '66 Convertible is not rare, so it should not be treated like it is, with great pains to restore the originality on this sort of car. A resto-mod Sting Ray has a huge following outside NCRS and if fully sorted, it can INCREASE in value. If at any time you feel that it is too much trouble to verify this car as an original BB car, do the restomod in whichever way you like, and enjoy it.
-Clark

[Patrick B.]

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John:
We know that big blocks had stronger U-joint attachments at the rear end flange and shot peened half shafts. While the assertion in the 1970 catalog about heavy duty spindle support arms does not make obvious sense, the possibility of a stronger spindle does. We have all seen twisted spindles. I have included pictures of what has been described to me by a knowledgeable NCRS member as the marking for a big block spindle. The picture on the left is of a 1970 LT-1 spindle. The indented pip mark on the left pad inside the spindle flange is what is supposed to designate heavy duty. The next picture if of a documented 1967 big block. A similar pip mark is on the left side but on the flange near the wheel center rather than on the inner pads. The next picture is of a bare small block spindle. It has none of the indented pip marks, but it may have part of an "X" on the flange that would be near the wheel center hole.

James: Does your 66 have any similar markings on the rear spindles? By the way does it it still have a 1966 dated rear in it and if so what is the code?

[Ronald L.]

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Pat, your pic of the 67BB spindle has the same hub circular mark as those on my 66BB, but inside the two nibs also have markings in them.

[Patrick B.]

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Ronald: Could you post a picture. It would also be good to see pictures of 1966 small block car spindles and those of the fellow who started this thread to discuss ways to detecting a 66 big block.

[Joe R.]

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James,

Could you please post a picture of the gas line on the frame just as it terminates into the rubber line to the fuel pump?

That would be enlightening!

JR

[Erik S.]

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I would throw in a nice big stupid rat engine like a 532 with a tremec 5 speed and low gears, put side pipes on the car, paint it any color you like and drive the heck out of it

[Ronald L.]

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Patrick,
Here is that 66 BB spindle

[Glen C.]

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Patrick,
Here is that 66 BB spindle

Ron, Here's some more information that might further this discussion.
Your BB spindle picture caused me to double check my 66 BB spindles. Mine look the same as yours, (indented circle with small raised dot in center) but on my drivers side spindle there is a slightly raised "XS 2915" cast marking running in a counter-clockwise direction around the outer circumference of the spindle flange. This is visible with the wheel installed. The passenger side has no such visible marking, but is identical otherwise. I assume the 2915 is a date code, ie. 291st. day of 1965. Anybody know what the XS might indicate?

[Ronald L.]

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Glen, Can you post a picture, maybe I can scrape away some rust!

[Glen C.]

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Glen, Can you post a picture, maybe I can scrape away some rust!

Ron I'll try to post a pix this week end. Glen

[Glen C.]

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Glen, Can you post a picture, maybe I can scrape away some rust!

Ron, PM me your email address & I'll send you the pix directly. Glen

[Ronald L.]

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Here is one of the pictures Glen has.

Is this detail on the 327 survivor cars?


Is this a date code?