A-Snake

Thanks, that's what I thought.

Velox

Would also recommend you ask for good clear photos of trim tag and vin tag. Is this 66 a St. Louis car? The date he listed from the tag (May) relates to St. Louis tag lettering but without a picture, it could be AO Smith, and then there go the side pipes. So you need more information and better photos IMHO

ruby62fuelie

Thanks for all your input, on the 66, the distributor is not correct and the alternator is not correct, it does have the emblem on the front of the hood (flag). On the 68 I've asked for a better picture of the engine pad stamp. As far as my experience, i've owned a 67 original 427/435 in the past, 62 original fuelie, 65 coupe......i've been around the block a little. Still working on someone to do a PPI for me. thanks

A-Snake

The reference to the front emblem is for the Corvette script that is on the left side of the hood on a '66. It's missing in the photos.

Velox

This script (and a good way to check for TI amp as well)

ruby62fuelie

Again thanks for your input! Still working on getting someone to do a PPI for me! The flag emblem is on the 66, the distributor is wrong (TI Ignition system...$$$1000.00 plus for correct one), Alternator is wrong! IT is a St. Louis car. Working on better pics of stamp pad on 68. As far as my background with C1 and C2's been around them for several years, had a 65 Coupe, 67 427/435, 62 fuelie.....mostly trying to check numbers on these cars with my restoration/technical books. Thanks

ruby62fuelie

Thanks for the picture of the script, i'm working on that issue, along with some other issues! thanks

Ironcross

Which one or years had the plug wire shields bolted to the cylinder head bosses?

by the way, some bastard stole my 62`s valve covers on a recent violation of my warehouse {break in}......any good ones out there reasonably priced?

Al is currently looking for a set for me but hes an interior expert and not exactly a under hood specialist...Any one at the Old Town Florida meet could show him what I want....His interior trucks are there right now .....I don't want him to get the wrong ones......

thanks.
Wally Knoch

A-Snake

IMO a correct dated dizzy, coil, & complete TI system for the '66 will be more than double that.

Velox

Restored #093 date coded with correct tag dizzy $1950 including correct cap, rotor and vacuum advance and this was last year. If you are missing TI harness, correct coil and amp, oh boy...

ruby62fuelie

Well so much for the 68, I just received an email from the seller, it sold! Which is ok, I'm leaning more towards the 66 anyhow! The 66 is a St Louis car S6667. It's amazing on how expensive some of these restoration parts can be! It's always better to buy one that has been restored and let someone else spend the big bucks and save you hopefully the hassles and cost!

DansYellow66

67 BB cars had the plug wire shielding attached to the valve covers. Not sure what happened when the 68 cars came out - never thought to check - I suspect same as the 67.

DansYellow66

On the 66 car he lists the transmission as a M-20 wide ratio. To the best of my knowledge that wasn't offered with the 427/425 motor (however it makes a nice combination). No telling if he really knows whats in the car or not. There's not much way to tell for sure without removing it. He doesn't say the car's VIN is stamped on the case. Probably not the original trans.

ruby62fuelie

From the info i have a few of the early models had the M20 trans? Not sure about the trans vin number matching the cars vin number!

DansYellow66

That would be interesting to know more about. My originally 427/425 has a 66 M-20 in it but it's not stamped with my VIN and that leaves me pretty certain it was swapped in some time in it's sorted past.

66BlkBB

Did anyone notice that it has a California Black Plate on it? Would ask how long he has owned the car. He may be telling you just what he was told when he purchased the car.

tobaccokid

First of all, "matching numbers" could, but does not necessarily mean "original drivetrain" - a night and day difference.

Then, ownership trail is one thing, but tank sticker, protecto-plate, bill of sale, etc, are the crucial components. Without a tank sticker, you have a completely different situation down the road.

Next, you have the acceptance/aesthetic valuation differences between C2 and C3, which are substatial. Difficult to objectively weigh the two different generations.

If you need someone who can validate the cars, drop me a note.
I own both types of cars.

66BlkBB

No Tank Sticker on a 66.