df0rster
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09-15-21 07:57 AM - Post#2827128
This car runs and drives and has a good engine. It was the 325hp 396 w/ 4 speed m21 I believe and 3.31 12 bolt. I don't know a lot about chevelles, more of an impala guy. But I like the looks of the 66 and I want another project now that my 67 Impala is almost done.
Just curious of a ballpark, I don't want to overpay. It does need a little body work and paint. the floors are solid, some rust in trunk but not terrible. It would basically need a total restore if one were to want that. Or it could probably be driven as is with some cleaning up.
Anything specific to look for on it?
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Tony1963
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09-16-21 05:26 AM - Post#2827180
In response to df0rster
Willing buyer, willing seller.
Rest assured that it will be a labor of love. You will never recover anything close to what you spend to get the car in order. Overpaying a bit on the vehicle is nothing compared to what you will pay fixing it up.
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df0rster
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09-16-21 08:39 AM - Post#2827186
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well sure. But I'd still like some idea what it is worth. I have restored a few cars and realize how much time and money is involved. I just like to get an idea of it's value, also like to know how hard it is to find certain parts. It may need a console, shifter, hvac control, etc. a few things like that. Its mostly complete. On my 67 convertible parts are scarce as it is not hugely popular and lots of 1 off parts..
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space66
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11-10-21 12:19 PM - Post#2830577
In response to df0rster
if it's matching numbers 396, it adds ~ 35% to the value, but no different then any impala prices or other cars, it's a popular production car and it comes with options as rare as any $10k-$100k + avg sale $40k
here's one example, $$k by the time you finish it...> https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1208334 /1967...
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My last car : 1966 Chev. Impala convertible,396
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Tony1963
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11-12-21 01:25 PM - Post#2830702
In response to space66
I remember hearing people call a 396 a "boat anchor". Never understood that since it was the same engine as the 427 and 454 or 402. Different stroke, different bore, etc.
When you go to swap meets, be prepared to be entertained by all of the Elmer and Bob combinations who know everything about everything.
If you asked anyone to explain their position that the engine was a "boat anchor" and to cite any type of evidence, they'd be short on conversation.
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11-12-21 04:27 PM - Post#2830720
In response to Tony1963
When you go to swap meets, be prepared to be entertained by all of the Elmer and Bob combinations who know everything about everything.
This sounds remarkably similar to certain posters.
'67 Camaro survivor
'06 Z71 Sierra Ex Cab
'37 Chevy cp.SOLD!!6/7/14
'00 S10 Ex Cab BUILT FOR EVERYDAY,NOT JUST THE HOLIDAYS
'73 Nova pro-street project
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bel-air 62
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11-13-21 04:36 AM - Post#2830730
In response to Tony1963
The 348 and 409 were called boat anchor by people who didn't know any better. The 396 was not called a boat anchor.
Edited by bel-air 62 on 11-13-21 04:37 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Tony1963
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11-13-21 12:52 PM - Post#2830752
In response to bel-air 62
No, I recall an individual in Massillon Ohio at a swap meet make a remark about a Chevelle with a 396 and say, "396...boat anchor".
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