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1966 Chevy Chevelle SS396
Some history & technical specifications

Ron Thomas' SS396

Ron's SS396 is just as nice as the rest of his Chevelle fleet.
It's flawless red paint job with red bucket seat interior makes this one stand out in a crowd!
www.peachstatechevelles.com


This 1966 Chevy Chevelle SS convertible has a 396 cubic inch
motor and a four speed manual transmission.
The SS emblem can be seen in the center of the grille.
www.hubcapcafe.com

SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE REAL CAR:

TOTAL PRODUCTION 72,272

DIMENSIONS (INCHES)

Wheelbase ......................................................112
Overall length...................................................197.2
Overall width....................................................75.4
Height..............................................................52.8
Front track.......................................................59.0
Rear track........................................................59.0
Weight............................................................3307

picture from www.motorbase.com

Engine Specs


Type...............................................................OHV V-8
Block..............................................................Cast Iron
Bore X stroke.................................................4.125 x 3.76
Displacement..................................................396 ci
Horsepower...................................................325 @ 5,600 rpm
Torque...........................................................355 @ 3,600 rpm
Compression ratio..........................................10.25:1
Crankshaft.....................................................Forged Steel
Pistons...........................................................Aluminum impact extruded
Connecting rods.............................................Forged Steel
Piston pins.....................................................Chromium steel
Carburetion...................................................1x4 Holley 1.686 primary and secondary, 685 cfm
Camshaft.......................................................Mechanical ratio
Lift............................................................... .597 in.
Duration........................................................316/302 degrees, in./ex
Rocker arm ratio...........................................1.70:1
Valve diameter..............................................Intake 2.185 in.,exhaust 1.835 in
Ignition..........................................................Delco-Remy single-point mechanical breaker
Exhaust.........................................................Dual; reverse-flow, low restriction mufflers

DRIVETRAIN

Transmissions................................................Muncie M-20 4-speed manual
Axle ratios.....................................................3.73:1 Positraction

SUSPENSION

Front Suspension............................................Independent SLA; coil sprint with monotube hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension.............................................Four-link, upper and lower control arms, coil spring with monotube shock absorber
Wheels............................................................14x7-in.
Tires................................................................F70x14

PERFORMANCE

13.85 at 105.0 mph ('66 L35)
Text from: Popular Hot Rodding, October '65
Available Colors
COLOR NAME Paint job No Enamel lacquer
Tuxedo Black A 3A
Blue Charcoal Met. B 3B
Provincial White C 3
Mist Blue Met. 2D 3D
Royal Mist Met E 3E
Marina Blue Met. F 3F
laurel Mist Met H 3H
Cypress Green Met. I 3J
Artesian Turquoise Met. K 3K
Tropic Turquoise Met. L 31
Aztec Bronze Met. M 3M
Madeira Maroon Met. N 3N
Plum Mist Met. p 3P
Regal Red R 3R
Sandalwood Tan Met. T 3T
Cameo Beige V 3V
Chateau State Met. W 3W
Lemonwood Yellow Y 3Y

 

A Few Optional Accessories For the '66

Factory 'Four Season' Air Conditioner


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A Modern heating, cooling and ventilation system that treats the air so as to control its distribution and reduce humidity in the car.

Enjoy:
Arriving relaxed and neat, no perspiration damp and wrinkled clothing. The 'mixed air' feature of warm air on the floor of the car and refreshing cool air at the breath level on the in between days of spring and fall.
The clean refreshing air with excess 'moisture' and 98% of irritating 'pollen' removed.
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Centre console you order hides stowage space, houses shifter lever. standard gearbox is a new fully synchronized 3-speed. You can specify a 4-speed or Powerglide instead. Clock comes with console
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Tell us to install full instrumentation and you get a tachometer, too.
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Seat Belt Retractors
Retracts outboard seat belts into a neat roll. Prevents belts from being damaged by closing doors on belts.
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Auto Compass
A dependable compass that attaches to the windshield glass. Compass dial is lighted by a battery that can be incorporated in the compass.

Bumper Guards
Adds additional protection to the front and rear of the car.

Wheel Covers
Stainless steel covers - Magnesium wheel covers - Wire wheel covers.
Sets of four available for 14" wheels.
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www.chevells.com

REFERENCES
www.peachstatechevelles.com
www.chevells.com
www.hubcapcafe.com
Popular Hot Rodding, October '65
www.motorbase.com

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