Vehicle Description
The Best Muscle Cars is Proud to offer this 1966 Chevelle Super
Sport. California built, California registered This car was bought
from Georgia in March of 2013 and brought it back to its' birth
place in California . This now beautiful and completely functional
Super Sport has been enjoyed for the past several years at car
shows and typical Saturday morning Hot Rod gatherings in Southern
California. The "Beast", as it's known around town, has actually
become a dependable car for his age and is driven weekly. But
remember, it's an old car and form time to time, demands attention.
Ok, a brief summary of what beens done to the car since it was
purchased. First and foremost was the rebuilding of the power
plant. We broke down the motor which started out as a L78 clone
with solid lifters and way too strong 11:1 compression. Just
wouldn't run well or at all on this cheap California gas. Turned
out to be a great block with four-bolt main so, off we went to
build up a very strong 396 stroker motor. Youtube video shows the
first engine run on the Dyno at 602HP but now it has over 2000
miles on it and even stronger. 180 degree, cool running big block
with roller rockers and Brodix heads. You'll notice by the video
and pictures that I wanted to keep that stock look as much as
possible so the top motor parts have had their product names ground
off, peened to look like cast and painted Chevy orange. The guys at
Superior who put this motor together are serious builders. Who
takes brand new, out of the box, Brodix heads and takes them apart
to finish polishing the ports all the way? They do!!!! Of course,
the engine build sheet will come with the car or, may be reviewed
by SERIOUS inquirers and yes, the video shows the first engine dyno
run at 602HP to the flywheel. From there it's a Centerforce, 600HP
rated clutch to an original, rebuilt Muncie M20 four speed with
Hurst shifter. Then a balanced driveshaft, to a new Eaton
posi-track with 373 gears. All rubber suspension bushings have been
replaced along with beefed up boxed trailing arms and sway bar. GM
power front disc brakes and thank goodness, power steering with a
new pump. Got to try and keep this thing on the road!!! After
several months of enjoying the new Big Block it was time to take
this 66 to the next level. So I negotiated with Kenny at Mascar
Auto Body into doing body work and paint on the entire car from
front to back. A big handful of cash and I was on my way to a half
inch longer, gapped, blocked, sanded and flawlessly painted 10+
body and paint job. The pictures don't do this car justice and on
numerous outings I have been told it has the best paint job on the
lot. The interior of the car is pretty much how it was when
purchased and I would say it's a good 8 out of 10. I replaced some
gauges, odometer and added a new sound system with a sub-woofer in
the trunk which probably turns out to be the biggest waste of
money. I almost never turn it on cause my favorite station turned
out to be "Windows down and 396 stroker." Sound deadening has been
installed throughout the entire interior of the car, including the
doors and behind the back seat. I tried to keep this car as
original looking as possible and no, it's not a complete
restoration but then again that's not what I was looking to do nor
did it need it. The Beast is as US made as I could keep it with the
least amount of "Made in China" as possible. So why sell it? I
don't know. Maybe get something different or maybe not. Or maybe,
just keep the Beast around a bit more. I'll leave that up to you.
Inspections welcomed and recommended.
