VIN Decoder for classic cars & trucks (1950-1980)
Decoded:
Basic
Model Year 1966
Make Chevrolet
Series Chevelle SS 396
Trim Level Sport Coupe
Original Base Price $2,776.00
No. Produced 66,843
Body
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 6
Model Number 13817
Weight 3,375lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase 115 inches
Length 196.9 inches
Width 75 inches
Height 53.7 inches
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 58 inches
Engine
Type V8, OHV
Displacement 396 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.09 & 3.76 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.25 to 1
Brake Horsepower 325@4800
Rated Horsepower 53.53
Torque 410@3200
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Engine No. Location On pad at right side of cylinder block at rear of distributor.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Carburetor
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Holley
Transmission
Type Fully synchronous 3-speed manual
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.85 to 1
2nd 1.68
3rd 1 to 1
Reverse 2.95
Clutch Type
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.125 inches
Axle Type
Axle Type Semifloating
Differential
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.31 to 1
Suspension
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Steering Gear
Steering Gear Recirculating ball
Brakes
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 9.5 inches
Rear Size 9.5 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9.5 inches
Other Systems Specifications
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Premium
Wheels, Rims & Tires
Tire Size 7.75 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Capacities
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 2 Pints
Cooling System 12 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Classic Rating
Classic Rating Not Rated
VIN/ID
VIN/Serial no. 138176a100001 and up
VIN Description Total Digits: 13 Digits 1: Make Digits 2-3: Series Digits 4-5: Body style Digits 6: Model year Digits 7: Assembly plant Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On left front body hinge pillar directly below the upper door hinge.