Welcome to the new 66 SS 396 site! The purpose of this site is to document the restoration of my 1966 Chevelle SS, share information that I have learned on the way. As you will see, a restoration is a sizable investment in time, so I don't advise this unless you are prepared to spend a couple of years working on your car! If you are, then I hope this helps you. For those not inclined to do this much work, you might want to continue reading if for no other reason than to have an understanding of the work that goes into such a job.
The site is continuously being updated so keep the site watched for updates.
My First Car The 1966 Chevelle SS 396 was purchased in December, 1986 in Holly Ridge, North Carolina. I have traced the car back to the second owner of the car and spoke with several pervious owners of the car. The car was purchased new in Virginia and is a "no frills" SS car with a 325 HP Turbo-Jet 396 and a 4 Speed. ...
Rebuilding The chevelle chassis was completly disassembled and sandblased. All parts were replaced or restored...
Disassembly Disassembly of the 66 Chevelle started in June 2008. The initial disassembly was performed at a friends shop due to the fact that my shop was sill under construction. Thanks to M.T. for helping and letting me use his shop...
Body StrippingIn a effort to save some hard earned cash, all paint and body filler was removed prior to delivery to the bodyshop...
Body Off Chassis
After the front clip, engine and transmission were removed, the body and chassis were taken back to my shop and the body was removed from the chassis...
After the front clip, engine and transmission were removed, the body and chassis were taken back to my shop and the body was removed from the chassis...
Bodywork & FabUpdates from the bodyshop. All body work is being performed by Chad Mobly, progress of the 66 Chevelle SS will be shown here...