1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu For SaleThis 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle
Malibu has been built as a pro-touring restomod, finished in Marina
Blue over an updated interior and running a modern drivetrain,
brakes, and suspension package. The car was restored in 2022 and
has covered roughly 4,500 miles since. It originally came out of
the restoration with a 355ci small-block and a Muncie M21
four-speed; at 2,223 miles the drivetrain was swapped to its
current 406 stroker and Tremec TKX five-speed, both of which now
show around 2,300 miles of use.Power comes from a 406-cube
small-block Chevy built on a Dart SHP iron block, bored .030 over,
running Profiler aluminum heads with 210cc intake runners, 10.7:1
compression, a 750 cfm AED carburetor on a one-inch spacer, and a
two-inch cowl induction hood feeding it. Cooling is handled by a
Cold Case radiator built as a clone of the factory unit, paired
with an L78 fan on a heavy-duty fan clutch a combination that has
shown no signs of overheating in use. A Rob MC mechanical six-valve
fuel pump handles fuel delivery, and an ME Wagner dual-stage PCV
valve manages crankcase ventilation at both idle and cruise. Behind
the engine is a Tremec TKX five-speed with overdrive, a hydraulic
clutch, and a G-Force transmission crossmember, sending power
through a custom larger-diameter driveshaft with 1330 U-joints to a
1966 Chevelle 12-bolt rear. The rear is built with Moser axles, an
Eaton Positraction unit, a Richmond ring and pinion on 3.73 gears,
a Moser cover, and a carrier stud kit. Pinion angle has been set
correctly.The chassis is set up for street and back-road work
rather than stripped-down stiffness. Viking coilovers sit at all
four corners, paired with UMI adjustable sway bars, and the body
bushings were intentionally replaced with stock rubber rather than
poly to preserve ride quality. Steering is a three-ratio-turn
manual box with a tilt column and Power Forged steering and linkage
components throughout. Braking is handled by four-wheel disc brakes
using C5 Corvette rotors and pads. Riddler 695 wheels measure 18 by
9.5 inches with 5.5 inches of backspacing, mounted on half-inch
studs and wrapped in Nitto tires.Inside, the door panels, carpet,
headliner, and dash pad are all new. The original 1966 four-speed
console originally paired with the outgoing Muncie M21 was retained
through the transmission swap and now runs a side-saddle shifter to
match the TKX. The original buckets have been rebuilt, a Classic
Instruments cluster sits behind a 1969 Camaro-style steering wheel,
and a Custom Auto Sound head unit handles audio with Dynamat under
the carpet. All window mechanisms have been rebuilt. Bodywork
includes new rear quarters, a new trunk floor, and a replaced
driver door skin, while the fenders, trunk lid, and floor pan are
original to the car. The gas tank and sending unit are new, the
original dash harness was retained, and the underhood harnesses
were replaced along with a one-wire alternator. SS rocker panel
moldings, aftermarket halogen headlights, new exterior trim, and
quarter emblems sourced from a 1965 Malibu SS finish the look, with
aftermarket bumpers and re-chromed factory GM rear bumper
guards.NFI Empire specializes in classic, exotic, modified, and
luxury vehicles. We offer retail sales, consignment, financing, and
full custom and body work through our on-site shop. Please call
ahead to confirm the vehicle's current availability and viewing
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