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1966 Chevy Malibu Convertible

1966 Chevrolet Malibu

The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle promised to be leaner and hungrier than ever before. Touting new styling and a range of performance options the Chevelle remained the viable choice for many. Packed with both style and performance, the ’66 Chevelle was offered in four series, including: “SS” Super Sport 396, Malibu, Chevelle 300 Deluxe and Chevelle 300 models that included; convertibles, sport coupes and sedans, wagons, and 2 and 4-door sedans. The all new styling boasted big new looks with a broad new grille and bumper, a more raked roof line, chrome accents, and a curved side window. Two simulated scoops, which would become a SS signature, were also introduced this year. Depending on the model, most Chevelles packed a 120hp 194 Six or a 195hp 283 V8 as standard, although you could get up to 275hp with a 327 V8. Super Sport 396 models included a 325hp 396 V8 as standard, and a 360hp 396 V8 could be ordered.

1966 Chevrolet Malibu Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Chevelle Malibu Series 35 - Six-Cyl
35	69	4 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,352	2,960 lbs	52,300 (rounded off)
35	39	4 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,458	3,035 lbs
35	17	2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,378	2,935 lbs
35	67	2 Dr Convertible - 6P	$2,586	3,030 lbs
35	35	4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,651	3,651 lbs	Note 3
Chevelle Malibu Series 36 - V-8
36	69	4 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,458	3,110 lbs	189,300 (rounded off)
36	39	4 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,564	3,180 lbs
36	17	2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,484	3,075 lbs
36	67	2 Dr Convertible - 6P	$2,693	3,175 lbs
36	35	4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,756	3,375 lbs	Note 3
Chevelle Malibu SS 396 Series 38 - V-8
38	17	2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,776	3,375 lbs	72,272
38	67	2 Dr Convertible - 6P	Not Available	Not Available	72,272

Notes:

412,155 Chevelles were produced
117,700 had 6-cyl and 300,500 had V-8
Wagons Six-Cyl = 8,900 (rounded off) and V-8 = 22,000 (rounded off)

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Chevelle	115 in	197 in	74.6 in	58 in	58 in	6.95 x 14
Chevelle Station Wagon	115 in	197.6 in	74.6 in	58 in	58 in	7.35 x 14
Chevelle SS 396	115 in	197 in	74.6 in	58 in	58 in	7.75 x 14

VIN Numbers

Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair). The Fisher Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body style number, the production sequence number, the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code.

First Symbol - Manufacturer

1 = Chevrolet

Second & Third Symbol - Series
01 = Corvair 500 six-cylinder	33 = Chevelle 300 Deluxe/Std. El Camino six-cylinder
05 = Corvair Monza six-cylinder	34 = Chevelle 300 Deluxe/Std. El Camino V-8
07 = Corvair Corsa six-cylinder	35 = Chevelle Malibu/Custom El Camino six-cylinder
11 = Chevy II 100 four-cylinder	36 = Chevelle Malibu/Custom El Camino V-8
R12 = Corvir Forward Control six-cylinder	37 = Chevelle Concours six-cylinder
13 = Chevy II 100 six-cylinder	38 = Chevelle Concours/Super Sport V-8
14 = Chevy II 100 V-8	53 = Biscayne six-cylinder
15 = Chevy II Nova exc. Super Sport six-cylinder	54 = Biscayne V-8
16 = Chevy II Nova exc. Super Sport V-8	55 = Bel Air six cylinder
17 = Chevy II Nova Super Sport	56 = Bel Air V-8
18 = Chevy II Nova Super Sport	63 = Impala six-cylinder
23 = Camaro six-cylinder	64 = Impala V-8
24 = Camaro V-8	66 = Caprice
25 = Deluxe Camaro six-cylinder	67 = Impala Super Sport six-cylinder
26 = Deluxe Camaro V-8	68 = Impala Super Sport V-8
31 = Chevelle 300 six-cylinder	94 = Corvette
32 = Chevelle 300 V-8

Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Body Style
11 = two-door sedan	39 = four-door hardtop or sport sedan
15 = two-door station wagon 6p	45 = four-door station wagon 9p
17 = two-door hardtop	47 = two-door hardtop
27 = two-door sedan	67 = convertible
35 = four-door station wagon 6p	69 = four-door sedan
37 = two-door hardtop or sport coupe	87 = two-door hardtop

Sixth Symbol - Last Digit Of The Model Year

6 = 1966

Seventh Symbol - Assembly Plant
(A) Atlanta, Georgia	(P) Pontiac, Michigan
(B) Baltimore, Maryland	(R) Arlington, Texas
(C) Southgate, California	(S) St. Louis, Missouri
(D) Doraville, Wisconsin	(T) Tarrytown, New York
(F) Flint, Michigan	(U) Lordstown, Ohio
(G) Framingham, Massachusetts	(W) Willow Run, Michigan
(J) Janesville, Wisconsin	(Y) Wilmington, Delaware
(K) Kansas City, Missouri	(Z) Fremont, California
(L) Los Angeles, California	(1) Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
(N) Norwood, Ohio	(2) St. Therese, Quebec, Canada

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence

Started at 100001

1966 Chevrolet Malibu Options

Description	Description
220-hp V-8	Power Brakes
275-hp V-8	Power Steering
325-hp V-8	Power Windows
350-hp V-8	Cruise & Speed Control
360-hp V-8	Vinyl Roof
375-hp V-8	Power Front Seats
Dual Exhaust	Astro Bucket Seats
3-Speed Manual (Heavy-Duty)	Four-Season Air Conditioning
Powerglide Transmission	Comfort & Convenience Group
4-Speed Manual (wide-ratio)	Tinted Windows (all glass)
4-Speed Manual (close-ratio)	Tinted Windshield
Positraction Rear Axle	Front Bumper Guards
Sintered Metal Brake Linings	Rear Bumper Guards
Superlift Rear Air Shocks	Instrument Panel Gauges
Heavy-Duty Front & Rear Suspension	Comfortilt Steering Wheel
Center Console	AM Push-Button Radio
Tachometer	AM/FM Push-Button Radio
Hazard Lights	Rear Seat Speaker

1966 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Data

Location Of Engine Code: 6-Cyl-- Stamped on a pad behind the distributor on right side of block. 8-Cyl-- Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
AA	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AC	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AG	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AH	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AK (t)	6-194	120	177	Not Available	1 BC
AL	6-194	120	177	Powerglide	1 BC
AN (t)	6-194	120	177	Powerglide	1 BC
AR	6-194	120	177	Powerglide	1 BC
AS	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AT	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AU	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AV (t)	6-194	120	177	Not Available	1 BC
AW	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AX	6-194	120	177	Powerglide	1 BC
AY	6-194	120	177	Powerglide	1 BC
AZ (t)	6-194	120	177	Powerglide	1 BC
BL	6-230	140	220	Powerglide	1 BC
BM	6-230	140	220	Powerglide	1 BC
BN	6-230	140	220	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
BO	6-230	140	220	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
CA	6-230	140	220	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
CB	6-230	140	220	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
CC	6-230	140	220	Powerglide	1 BC
CD	6-230	140	220	Powerglide	1 BC
DA	8-283	195	285	3-Speed Manual	2 BC
DB	8-283	195	285	4-Speed Manual	2 BC
DE	8-283	195	285	Powerglide	2 BC
DG	8-283	220	295	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
DH	8-283	220	295	Powerglide	4 BC
DI	8-283	195	285	3-Speed Manual	2 BC
DJ	8-283	195	285	Powerglide	2 BC
DK	8-283	195	285	4-Speed Manual	2 BC
DL	8-283	220	295	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
DM	8-283	220	295	Powerglide	4 BC
EA	8-327	275	355	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
EB	8-327	275	355	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
EC	8-327	275	355	Powerglide	4 BC
ED	8-396	325	410	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
EE	8-327	275	355	Powerglide	4 BC
EF	8-396 *	360	420	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
EG	8-396 #	375	415	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
EH	8-396	325	410	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
EJ	8-396 *	360	420	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
EK	8-396	325	410	Powerglide	4 BC
EL	8-396 *	360	420	Powerglide	4 BC
EM	8-396	325	410	Powerglide	4 BC
EN	8-396 *	360	420	Powerglide	4 BC

Transmission Codes

Transmission	Location
3-Speed Manual	Stamped on rear face of upper right corner
4-Speed Manual	On the top right flat of the case assembly
3 & 4-Speed (Corvair)	Stamped on boss on lower left side of case just below side cover, on the flat on the top of the transmission assembly.
Turbo Hydra-Matic	Right hand vertical suface of transmission case
Powerglide (Corvair)	On top of the case in the rear at 11 o'clock.
Powerglide	Stamped on the bottom of oil pan, immediately behind right hand machining lug with the bottom of the sticker parallel to mold flash, stamped on right side of transmission oil pan

Plant and Type Designation Prefix	Plant	Transmission Type
N	Muncie	4-Speed
W	Warner Gear	3 and 4-Speed
P	Muncie	4-Speed
R	Saginaw	4-Speed
S	Saginaw	3-Speed
M	Muncie	3-Speed, Overdrive*
C	Cleveland	Powerglide
T	Toledo	Powerglide
CA	Hydra-Matic	3-Speed, Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic
D	Saginaw	Overdrive
K	McKinnon	3-Speed
E	McKinnon	Powerglide
O	Saginaw	Overdrive
X	Cleveland	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
B	Cleveland	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
Y	Toledo	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
A	Cleveland	2-Speed, Manual Powerglide

*Overdrive distinguished from 3-Speed by physical appearance only. The above transmissions (exc. Warner Gear) will carry a production code number such as: C1116N (C = Cleveland Powerglide, 11 = November, 16 = 16th, N = Night Shift). The Warner Gear transmissions will carry a production code number such as: WG1031 (W = Warner Gear 4-Spd., G = July, 10 = 10th, 7 = 1967, 1 = First Shift).

Axle Codes

Location Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile, and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high, 3 in. outboard of carrier.

Codes - Non-Locking	Codes - Locking	Ratio	Inspection Cover
KI		2.73 (std. lining)	10 Bolt
CX	CD	3.07 (std. lining)	12 Bolt
CJ	CK	3.07 (metallic lining	12 Bolt
CA	CE	3.08 (std. lining)	10 Bolt
CL	CM	3.08 (metallic lining)	10 Bolt
CW	CF	3.31 (std. lining)	12 Bolt
CN	CO	3.31 (metallic lining	12 Bolt
CB	CG	3.36 (std. lining)	10 Bolt
CP	CQ	3.36 (metallic lining)	10 Bolt
KJ	KH	3.55 (std. lining)	12 Bolt
KF	KG	3.55 (metallic lining)	12 Bolt
	CR	3.70 (std. lining)	10 Bolt
CH	CS	3.70 (metallic lining)	10 Bolt
CC, CV	CI	3.73 (std. lining)	12 Bolt
CT	CU	3.73 (metallic lining)	12 Bolt
	KK	4.10 (std. lining)	10 Bolt
KL		4.10 (metallic lining)	10 Bolt
	KM	4.56 (std. lining)	12 Bolt
KN		4.56 (metallic lining)	12 Bolt
KP	KO	4.88 (metallic lining)	12 Bolt

Manufacturer Identity
B - Buick	C - Chevrolet Buffalo
O - Oldsmobile	K - GM of Canada, St. Catharines
P - Pontiac	M - GM of Canada
G - Chevrolet Gear & Axle

Paint Codes - Exterior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
A - Tuxedo Black Lucite® Code - 88 Dulux® Code - 93-005		M - Aztec Bronze Lucite® Code - 4707LM Dulux® Code - 181-97592M
C - Ermine White Lucite® Code - 4024L Dulux® Code - 93-93774		N - Madeira Maroon Lucite® Code - 4624LH Dulux® Code - 181-97213M
D - Mist Blue Lucite® Code - 4630L Dulux® Code - 181-972219		R - Regal Red Lucite® Code - 4625LH Dulux® Code - 93-97540H
E - Danube Blue Lucite® Code - 4631L Dulux® Code - 181-97220		T - Sandlewood Tan Lucite® Code -4706L Dulux® Code - 181-97591
F - Marina Blue Lucite® Code - 4704L Dulux® Code - 181-97589		V - Cameo Beige Lucite® Code - 4401L Dulux® Code - 93-96261
H - Willow Green Lucite® Code - 4633L Dulux® Code - 181-97223		W - Chateau Slate Lucite® Code - 4708L Dulux® Code - 181-97593
K - Artesian Turquoise Lucite® Code - 4628L Dulux® Code - 181-97217		Y - Lemonwood Yellow Lucite® Code - 4709L Dulux® Code - 93-97594
L - Tropic Turquoise Lucite® Code - 4703L Dulux® Code - 181-97561H
NOTES:The first letter of a two-letter paint code identifies the body color. The second letter identifies the roof color. (For example, the combination VC on a Chevrolet would indicate the body finished in Cameo Beige and the roof area in Ermine White.) General Motors paint code plate for all models except Corvair and Corvette is located under the hood at the top of the firewall on the left or right of the upper shroud. Corvair paint code plate is on the left rear wheel housing. Corvette paint code plate is under the dash, below the glove compartment.

Paint Codes - Interior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
Light Fawn Lucite® Code - 9170L (semi-gloss)		Medium Turquoise Lucite® Code - 4628L (semi-gloss)
Medium Fawn Lucite® Code - 9274LH (semi-gloss)		Dark Turquoise Lucite® Code - 9273LH (semi-gloss)
Dark Fawn Lucite® Code - 9275L (semi-gloss)		Dark Turquoise Lucite® Code - 9287LH (flat)
Dark Fawn Lucite® Code - 9288LH (flat)		Medium Blue Lucite® Code - 4630L (semi-gloss)
Medium Saddle Lucite® Code - 9278 (semi-gloss)		Dark Blue Lucite® Code - 9284LH (flat)
Dark Saddle Lucite® Code - 9279LH (semi-gloss)		Medium Bright Blue Lucite® Code - 9271LH (semi-gloss)
Dark Saddle Lucite® Code - 9291LH (flat)		Dark Bright Blue Lucite® Code - 9272LH (semi-gloss)
Medium Bronze Lucite® Code - 9276LH (semi-gloss)		Dark Bright Blue Lucite® Code - 9286LH (flat)
Medium Bronze Lucite® Code - 9289LH (flat)		Medium Red Lucite® Code - 4625LH (semi-gloss)
Dark Bronze Lucite® Code - 9277LH (semi-gloss)		Dark Red Lucite® Code - 9181LM (semi-gloss)
Dark Bronze Lucite® Code - 9290LH (flat)		Dark Red Lucite® Code - 9201LM (flat)
Medium Green Lucite® Code - 4633L (semi-gloss)		Black Lucite® Code - 88 (semi-gloss)
Dark Green Lucite® Code - 9292LH (flat)		Black Lucite® Code - 4428L (flat)
NOTE: Unpolished LUCITE® will generally produce a gloss comparable to original interior semi-gloss finishes. If lower gloss is required, use DuPont #4528 flattening compound to reduce gloss.