1966 Hemi Belvedere II Project

[Al T]

Thanks.

 

[Nxcoupe]

I’m not sure……. I’ll update in a couple of days. I have some parts to go through. lol
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That looks like the trunk of my car.

 

[Nxcoupe]

A few more photos. Out of curiosity, what does a bare 426 block weigh……….
Also, should the valve covers be chrome or black crinkle?
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So heavy I couldn't straighten up for several hours after getting it out of the truck. Cast iron was cheap back then.

 

[Al T]

Hahaha.

 

[64BEL]

Also, should the valve covers be chrome or black crinkle?

If you look closely (in the right spots) you can see some black crinkle on mine.

 

[Richard Cranium]

It's a light crinkle. Find Richard Cranium's '66 Belvedere II thread to see correctness... @Richard Cranium

Bought a pretty clean '66

Did I do ok?

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[Richard Cranium]

Nice score on a Hemi car, Allan. It looks very complete. It even has the $1000.00 gas cap still with it! Are those HP2 signs on front fenders? If so, built before Jan. 1, 1966. Also, nice color combo.

I paid two fiddy for a NOS one last December.

 

[Richard Cranium]

That is weird; it should have had the 426 HEMI signs on the bottom of the front fenders by then. Have the front fenders been changed over the years (accident damage?)? I inspected and verified a 1966 HP2 Belvedere II locally a few years ago. It was Resale Red at the time, but was originally mauve metallic. Built December, 1965.

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One thing I thought was odd; the bright side trims were all chromed die cast, instead of anodized aluminum or stainless, as I imagined they would be. Has anyone else seen this?

Most likely, they were buffed and they simply buffed the brushed finish right out of them.

 

[Dave6T4]

Most likely, they were buffed and they simply buffed the brushed finish right out of them.

No, they were die cast. I know the difference. In some places, they had the light freckles like chromed pieces get. I wonder if it was because of early production date?

 

[AR67GTX]

I have read somewhere, probably another poster on this forum, that some early cars did have chromed side spears and later were anodized aluminum. Seems a bit strange to me that they would source two different materials/finishes in a model year but I guess strange things can happen.

 

[Al T]

Spent some time today cleaning up the car. I think it’s going to clean up pretty good. Has definitely undergone the start of a restoration years ago. Really solid car though.
Would anyone have bench seat tracks they’d sell? They were not on the seat…. or in the car.

 

[gtx6970]

I guess no chance its original paint ?

Looks good though

IMO the color combination is 2nd to none

 

[Al T]

My guess would be no.

 

[gtx6970]

My guess would be no…… but I didn’t sleep in a Holiday Inn last night….

Thats cool.

IMO if the body and paint are presentable as is. Buiid a drivetrain and freshen the needs of the interior and drive the snot out of it .

I will have mine out this weekend for the 1st time in over a month . WAAAAAY past do for a drive

 

[Al T]

Would someone be able to advise the dimensions on a Hemi auto driveshaft. The PO has a bunch of driveshafts and isn’t sure which one is for the car.

Thanks in advance.

Allan

 

[Fran Blacker]

Auto trans 8.75" d shaft 50.90"

 

[Al T]

Little more cleaning today.

The car came with new windshield and back glass gaskets. I’d like to get the back glass in and a windshield installed before I head back north. Are there molding clips that need to be installed prior to installing the glass? Also, does the front and back glass need to be out to install the headliner?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Al T]

Auto trans 8.75" d shaft 50.90"

Thanks!
is that dimension from end of yoke to the rear bearing cup?

 

[Fran Blacker]

Center to center on the u-joint cups. Do you have a driveshaft?

 

[Al T]

It was supposed to come with one, but it didn’t. Not sure if the PO has one or not. He’s going to check.