that 66 CHevy Impala SS

Hoofer B · Jun 20, 2013

The guy sent me pictures of the car. I need a favor, Could I forward them to a few of you guys so you could tell me if it is really a SS? I do not know how to post photos on here.

gtractorfan · Jun 20, 2013

I bought a new Chevy Super Sport in '65 with a 327, 300 hp. and 4 on the floor. I think the "super sport" has more to do with how it's equipped than "how it looks". Those were the days!

Sprint 6 · Jun 20, 2013

Super Sport was a trim package. Does not mean it has a hot power train. Chevy II was available as an SS with a straight six. Friend of mine had a Malibu SS convertible with a two barrel 283 and a Powerglide.

Duner Wi · Jun 20, 2013

Here is decoder for VIN
http://www.decodethis.com/Pattern-Details/id/50
I tried it and it seems to work. Just make sure he is sending vin from car you are looking at.

Hoofer B · Jun 20, 2013

Duner can I forward the photos to you. Where in WI are you? I am in Manitowoc CO.

dej(Jed) · Jun 20, 2013

(quoted from post at 03:31:13 06/20/13) The guy sent me pictures of the car. I need a favor, Could I forward them to a few of you guys so you could tell me if it is really a SS? I do not know how to post photos on here.

I had a 65 SS and a 65 Impala. There is a big difference between the 2. 327 --300hp. You can tell by the heads. A camel hump protrusion on the head is a 300 hp.
A 275 hp has a bar with a triangle on top of it. The 250 hp just had a rectangular bar on the head. Most all of the SS had the camel humped heads.

Mike M · Jun 20, 2013

You have to go by the VIN# as many many cars had the goodies added to make them look like SS.

Formerly PaMike · Jun 20, 2013

RS, was a trim package, the SS was the driveline package.

Texasmark1 · Jun 20, 2013

I still get to slobbering when I think about it. One of my dear friends whom I named my second son after had one in light blue, '68, 2 door hard top Malibu, SS super sport, big fancy power plant, fancy wheels and all the trimmings. He was single. I was raising 4 kids and had to make do with a well used Falcon.

Mark

ericlb · Jun 20, 2013

im sure some of the guys here have the paperwork to tell if this car is the real deal or a clone, even if its a clone if its nice ,your in good shape at 6 grand but we'd like to see it too,can you post it? me and a friend were searching for a 62 ss 3 years ago , that was NOT a lowrider but a original car, lots of junk out there for more than 6 k we found a original ss , 327 with a 4 speed ,in s carolina after many pics and emails and phone conversations he sent the money and they shipped the car it was over 10 k where it sat, now he has completly gone thru a frame off and is finishing up the details, currently he has over 50 k in the car, but its a keeper and will be passed down needless to say its one nice ride

Dean · Jun 20, 2013

Bingo.

It will not be possible to distinguish a well done clone from a real SS from photos.

Dean

Dean · Jun 20, 2013

Agreed.

A well done clone or even a non SS 2 DR HT Impala should be worth 6K+ if decent.

Dean

Dean · Jun 20, 2013

Chevrolets were available with many engine options whether SS models or not.

You cannot distinguish an SS from a non SS by engine.

Dean

Old weldor · Jun 20, 2013

A lot of ss impalas I've seen have big block engines. But who knows what's been done to these cars when they are that old!

dej(Jed) · Jun 20, 2013

(quoted from post at 06:29:45 06/20/13) A lot of ss impalas I've seen have big block engines. But who knows what's been done to these cars when they are that old!

I am 63 and I have seen a lot of SS models. I can remember only one 65 Impala ss with a big block because I put it in.

LeonardWD45 · Jun 20, 2013

Hoofer, I have a few books on early SS's. If you want to send them to me I will help you with the car. Please ensure that the seller has a photo of the vin for the car he wants to trade.

Leonard

[email protected]

Bryce Frazier · Jun 20, 2013

You are welcome to send one to me if you would like. My dad is the car master.

We have a 1983 Z28 Type LT Camaro, and a 72 ElCamino. Thanks, Bryce!
[email protected]

Anonymous-0 · Jun 20, 2013

Hoofer:
Do you know what shape the undercarriage is in? What state(s) has this car been in for the last 47 years?

Glenn F.

Mike (WA) · Jun 20, 2013

I agree with the others that it is not possible to tell a well done clone from an SS from photos- but does anybody know if you can tell from the VIN? I'm thinking it would be a trim code on the ID plate, and not the VIN itself.

The other thing is, folks at the auctions are paying nearly as much for a well done "tribute" car as for an original. To get into the really big bucks, it has to be a rare model and everything "concours perfect"- and this one ain't it, if he's saying 6 grand.

Anonymous-0 · Jun 20, 2013

I have a 1965 Impala SS with 327 300hp with camel back heads. Three things that I believe to be unique to the SS: SS plates on both interior door panels, the Impala SS on glove box door, and Impala SS emblems on both grill and lower trunk below the tail lights. Sure these could be added but would not carry the same aging effects of the original equipment. I have the 2 speed powerglide and all original roofliner, original door panels and original rear seat covers. I was able to get the original carpet ( robin egg blue) and front seat upholestry and I have let it wear in a little to look matched. I had the car out last weekend and love the unit. I spent 4 years gathering parts and pieces and had it ready for daughters wedding in 1996. I have about 10 grand in the car. Hope this helps

Mike in Mn. · Jun 20, 2013

After reading all the posts below I will add my 3 cents. I think the SS was just a trim package and the high perf. stuff was all options. Back in the day I had two different 66 SS Impala's, one was a 327/4 speed, the other one was a 283 with a 2bbl carb and a 3 speed on the column. They were both genuine factory cars with all the trim and bucket seats etc. The 327 one I bought from a friend in 70 and was genuine. The 283 one I bought in 68 and was just like new with only 18,000 miles on it, so it was all original.I think the serial # can be deciphered to get the info. A 396 engine could also be had and was available in late 65 models to. The 409 was an option in the early 65's.

Blksmok · Jun 20, 2013

Hoofer...check the frame over good as in this area (Mn/Wi) they're notorious for rusting out near the rear axle.

Anonymous-0 · Jun 20, 2013

Hoofer: You need to go look at the car in person. I did see your earlier post but don't remember if its a ways from you. Go drive it long enough to get it hot. It would be best if you were the frist one to start it that day you looked at it. Watch the color of the exhaust. See if its driving straight. Look the tires over for wear. Crawl under it, inspect for rust. I would even take a screw driver and do some poking to the floor to make sure its not rusted from the inside. Shake, rattle and role. You will not be happy buying it from pictures. Open and close all the doors and window, your looking at something thats 47 years old and remember when you get it, that its a project too. You will alway have some to fix on it. I have a 66 and 67 mustang. I try driving them as much as possible can but they always need some thing fixed. I have driven the 67 every day so far this week and I'm parking it to night to get the 66 out. Mine do not sit around. Good luck....

JL Ray

Jo Bird · Jun 20, 2013

Hoofer
I did not know how to post photo's either, Then I stumbled across the instructions that Sweet Feet had posted to help out another YT member. You can find them by typing MM ZBU in the search function on this page. This brings up the post, just keep hitting the ( Show Entire Topic ) button until they appear. I'm still working on adding comment's with each photo, I have seen that explained to somewhere but don't remember where. Again all the credit for help in posting photo's goes to Sweet Feet !!
Jo

Dean · Jun 20, 2013

Yes, you can determine an SS from the VIN.

The SS model was a separate model (not a trim option) for most of the 1960s (post 1961, IIRC).

Most of the standard SS equipment was cosmetic but not all, e.g., wheel (width), tires, brake lining material, etc.

Dean

Duner Wi · Jun 20, 2013

This might explain it a little more detail.
http://www.oldride.com/library/1966_chevrolet_impala.html
Me looking at your pictures would not help. I am no good at 66 Chev other than I like the looks of them. I think there is a hidden VIN too which won’t match your VIN if it has been doctored.
Do a search for hidden VIN 1966 Chev, something like that. I am near LaX , Good luck!

Tx Jim · Jun 20, 2013

(quoted from post at 12:37:29 06/20/13) Hoofer
I did not know how to post photo's either, Then I stumbled across the instructions that Sweet Feet had posted to help out another YT member. You can find them by typing MM ZBU in the search function on this page. This brings up the post, just keep hitting the ( Show Entire Topic ) button until they appear. I'm still working on adding comment's with each photo, I have seen that explained to somewhere but don't remember where. Again all the credit for help in posting photo's goes to Sweet Feet !!
Jo

Photo's are very easy to post now that Chris made his changes. Just a one click process.

don t. - 9n180179 · Jun 20, 2013

This site might help..... http://www.impalas.net/

I am in no way connected to the site.

HTH...don t. ....

guido · Jun 20, 2013

Hello dej(Jed),

The 396 engine was available in 1965 as someone already stated. A friend of mine had one 3 on the column with 1st synchronized.

Guido.

PJH · Jun 20, 2013

A friend had a '65 Impala 396 SS, stock from the factory. I had a '65 Impala 300hp 327, also stock. Big difference in performance between the two cars.

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