ok guys i just picked up a 66 impala, hel;p me out with some ideas for it.

 

How much $$$$ do you want to spend?

 

lol, not sure yet, i will be spending enough - it needs complete interior and florr pans, i got it for 1500 bucks, it has a 283 with a 3 speed auto in it now, the body is straight except for the drivers fender has a dent, i think i can pond that out and smooth it over, other than that the body is pretty much good, needs a hood though, it has rusted through.

 

Check out this thread

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...onversion.html

 

here is the vin number - 164376N145609 and the numbers under the hood are - ST66-16437 TR842-A, the body numbers are N0R91365"paint D-C"
any one know how to decipher all this???

 

Do you have a classic industries book? They have a VIN breakdown in the back. I can look tonight when I get home

 

Go to ChevyTalk.org these guys know just about everything their is to know about vintage Chevys. I own 2 semi stock 1963 Impala SS Convertibles and a 59 El Camino that I'm installing a LS1 into(hoping to start my thread soon). I go there for the stock and here for the New "Bob Bitching" LS1 stuff. Anyhow here's some stuff I found that will help you on your VIN. Hope this helps.
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From 1965 to 1967 the serial number identification plate was attached to the left front body hinge pillar directly below the upper door hinge. From 1968 to 1971 it was attached to the top of the instrument panel on the driver's side and is visible through the windshield from outside the car.


1st digit - Division -
1 = Chevrolet

2nd & 3rd digits - Series -
53 = Biscayne L6
54 = Biscayne V8
55 = Bel Air L6
56 = Bel Air V8
63 = Impala L6
64 = Impala V8
65 = Impala SS L6 (1965)
66 = Impala SS V8 (1965)
66 = Caprice V8 (1966-71)
67 = Impala SS L6 (1966-67)
68 = Impala SS V8 (1966-67)


4th & 5th digits - Body style -
11 = 2-door sedan
35 = 4-door station wagon, 2-seat (1965-68 models)
36 = 4-door station wagon, 2-seat (1969-71 models)
37 = 2-door Sport Coupe (1965-66 Impala & SS)
37 = 2-door coupe (1969-70 Impala)
39 = 4-door Sport Sedan )
45 = 4-door station wagon, 3-seat (1965-68 models)
46 = 4-door station wagon, 3-seat (1969-71 models)
47= 2-door coupe (1966-71 Caprice, 1968-71 Impala Custom)
57 = 2-door coupe (1971 Impala)
67 = 2-door convertible
69 = 4-door sedan
87 = 2-door Sport Coupe (fastback) (1967-68 Impala & SS)

6th digit - Model year -
5 = 1965
6 = 1966
7 = 1967
8 = 1968
9 = 1969
0 = 1970
1 = 1971

7th digit - Assembly plant -
A = Atlanta, GA
B = Baltimore, MD
C = Southgate, CA
F = Flint, MI
G = Framingham, MA
J = Janesville, WI
K = Kansas City, MO
L = Los Angeles, CA
N = Norwood, OH
P = Pontiac, MI
R = Arlington, TX
S = St. Louis, MO
T = Tarrytown, NY
U = Lordstown, OH
W = Willow Run, MI
Y = Wilmington, DE
Z = Fremont, CA
1 = Oshawa, ON Canada
2 = St. Therese, QB Canada

Last 6 digits - Production sequence starting at 100001 at all plants.

 

Thanks man! So basically it's saying it's an Impala V8, 2 door sport coupe? But is there a way to determine if it's an SS or not? Doesn't really matter to me but I would like to know. I'll probably put some type of LS drivetrain in it.

 

More info is needed to know what type of 66 you have. below are two trim tags that are basic to 1966. Also try these other sites. hopes this helps, julian

http://www.nationalimpala.com , http://www.impalas.net

05D
ST 66-15635 LOS 5860 Body
TR 833A C-C Paint
EG 2M

068
ST 66-16867 JAN-1735 BODY
TR 837-B E-1 PAINT
W 2L
5Y