Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely beautiful
example of this customized with no expense spared 1966 Chevrolet
Chevelle Malibu Custom 2 door Hardtop which is lowered and boasts a
built 434 c.i. Ultra Street 600HP V8 engine matched to a 6 speed
Tremec manual transmission with a Ford 9 inch from Dana
Posi-traction limited slip differential rear end with 14" Wilwood
brakes and a dual master cylinder with 17" front amp; 19" rear
American Racing 'Torque Thrust' wheels and which is finished in a
striking custom 'Dragonsblood' color with a 'Black' custom
interior. Ready to show or cruise.The Chevrolet Chevelle needs no
introduction and is legendary amongst muscle car enthusiasts as a
rugged car and therefore a perfect candidate for customizing - this
particular example was originally a 1966 yellow 327 cid Malibu with
a 4 speed transmission and with 67,000 original miles on the
odometer. The car was taken off its chassis and disassembled. The
sheet metal was media blasted and the parts were painted by with 5
coats of metallic 'Dragonsblood' paint hand rubbed between coats
and then 2 coats of clear. The cost was over $10,000. The chassis
was media blasted and powder coated light gray at a cost of $2,000.
All new urethane body mounts, and all new hardware were used to
reassemble the body and put the body back on the chassis. Hardware
costs were $1,260.A 600 horsepower (see Dyno sheets) Scott
Shafiroff built Ultra-Street 434 cubic inch motor was purchased and
installed at a cost of $11,600. Dyno sheets evidence the horsepower
and 00 foot lbs torque. Carburetor is a 1200 cfm Demon on a high
rise manifold. Headers, exhaust pipes, crossover, mufflers tail
pipes were custom made by DAH in Redondo Beach 2 7/8 inch
primaries, 3 inch collectors and 3 inches all the way back. Cost
$3,200. A 6 speed Tremec transmission with 14 inch clutch and
pressure plate was purchased and installed at a cost of over
$3,000.Carpeting, headliner, front buckets reupholstery was done by
'Amadeus Upholstery' in Hawthorne at a cost of $2,000. Bucket seats
were salvaged from a wrecked '66 Super Sport and
rebuilt/re-upholstered with correct vinyl. This resto-mod was done
because the trans tunnel built for the Tremec by Holzinger Sheet
Metal at $500 was too tall for the original bench seat to travel.
Rear bench seat is original.All the electrical is through hand
fabricated looms, front, rear and engine. An electronic ignition
was selected and installed as recommended by engine builder. Toggle
switches were placed on the dash for electric radiator fans motors,
electric fuel pump, and anti-theft cut off switch. Color codes for
the loom wiring are in the receipts folder. A stock NOS fuel tank,
fuel gauge sending unit and stainless steel fuel lines with
aircraft fittings were purchased/fabricated and installed at a cost
of $1,015. Cooling system with radiator and custom brackets was
custom made by US Radiator at $1,700.Wheels are Torque Thrust from
American Racing fitted with low profile radials at a cost of
$2,300. Front wheels are 17s and rears are 19s. Rear tires are 285.
Rear end is a Ford 9 inch from Dana with posi limited slip. Brakes
are 14 inch Wilwoods with all new stainless lines. Dual master
cylinder. Cost $2,670. Steering column is Ididit $375. Badging
Chevelle 327, new chrome was $875.The original hood would not
accommodate the high rise intake manifold set-up so a hood with 3
inch cowl was purchased and painted to match at additional $400.
All new rubber seals for door, roof, and deck lid were installed at
$290. Side windows are original, windshield and backlight with new
rubber seals are aftermarket at $206. Battery is red-top Optima at
$300. Starter motor is a High Torque GM at $126.This 1966 Chevy
Chevelle 2 Door Hardtop Custom is a unique and seriously striking
custom with a terrific stance but which is still immediately
recognizable as the iconic '66 Chevelle that she is and turns heads
wherever she goes!