1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS L78 396 Coupe 4-Speed.
The real deal with Protecto Plate and original Dealer Purchase order as well as detailed analysis of casting #'s, casting dates and stampings, see below. Numbers matching rebuilt 396/375hp. Rare Chateau Slate exterior w/ white interior, console and tachometer. Completely restored inside and out. 12 bolt w/Posi. Front power disc brakes. Power steering. Console w/ working clock!
Only a few hundred miles since completion. Turn key and rare. Top quality restoration.
the numbers are as follows.
Engine
Casting # 3855962 Big Block V8 1965-1966 396, 4 bolt
Hi Perf cast into block
Block casting date
K245
November 24, 1965
1209 engine assembly stamping
Dec 09
EG - 396 -375hp
Data plate build date
01B 2nd week of January
TRANS
Date
P0105
Jan 05
3885010 1966 - 1967 only
1967 would have year indicated on date stamp so it is a 66
Tailpiece
3857584 66-70 27 spline
REAR axle
3875745 1966 12 bolt
Stamping is CF 0103 E B
Date code is L145 = Dec 14, 1965 E is Posi
DATA PLATE Options
2LG
L= m20 4 speed
G = Console
Protecto Plate matches all of the above except trans date stamping which is about a week off.
Engine, rear axle,
Options are
1 = 42amp alternator
6 = AM/FM push button radio with rear speaker [RPO U69/U80]