1966 Dodge Coronet

The Coronet was offered with four different trim styles in 1966 with the base option offering a 225 cid 6-cylinder engine. Additional features included electric windshield wipers, chrome windshield and rear window moldings, heater and defroster, plus the Dodge insignia across the center of the hood and the vertical section on the trunk lid. The Coronet was a step above the Coronet and included the same features as well as a convertible with a power top.

Around 251,000 Coronet's were produced in 1966 (figure rounded up to the nearest 1,000) and a small number of these were produced with a 426-cid Hemi V8 engine included. According to Galen V. Govier of the production numbers are as follows:

• Coronet - 2 door sedans = 34
• Coronet Deluxe - 2 door sedans = 49
• Coronet 440 - 2 door hardtops = 288
• Coronet 440 - convertibles = 6
• Coronet 500 - 2 door hardtops = 340
• Coronet 500 - convertible = 21
• *many more may exist

1966 Dodge Coronet Factory Specifications & Production

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price (6-cyl)	Factory Price (V8)	Shipping Weight (6-cyl)	Shipping Weight (V8)	Total Production
Coronet/Coronet Deluxe Series
BW1/2L	41	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,302	$2,396	3,075 lbs	3,240 lbs	Note 1
BW1/2L	21	2 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,264	$2,358	3,050 lbs	3,215 lbs	Note 1
BW1/2L	41	4 dr Deluxe Sedan - 6P	$2,341	$2,435	3,075 lbs	3,240 lbs	Note 1
BW1/2L	21	2 dr Deluxe Sedan - 6P	$2,303	$2,397	3,050 lbs	3,215 lbs	Note 1
BW1/2L	45	4 dr Deluxe Station Wagon - 6P	$2,631	$2,725	3,480 lbs	3, 595 lbs	Note 2
Coronet 400 Series
BW1/2H	41	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,432	$2,526	3,095 lbs	3,220 lbs	Note 3
BW1/2H	23	2 dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P	$2,457	$2,551	3,075 lbs	3,235 lbs	Note 3
BW1/2H	27	2 dr Convertible - 6P	$2,672	$2,766	3,185 lbs	3,310 lbs	Note 3
BW1/2H	45	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,772	$2,816	3,515 lbs	3,585 lbs	Note 2
BW2H	46	4 dr Station Wagon - 9P	-	$2,926	-	3,680 lbs	Note 2
Coronet 500 Series
BW1/2P	41	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,586	$2,680	3,120 lbs	3,280 lbs	Note 4
BW1/2P	23	2 dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P	-	$2,705	-	3,275 lbs	Note 4
BW1/2P	27	2 dr Convertible - 6P	$2,829	$2,921	3,180 lbs	3,345 lbs	Note 4

Notes:

1. 10,700 were produced; 7,700 6-cyl's and 3,000 V8's. 46,200 Deluxe Coronets produced; 25,600 6-cyl and 20,600 V8's (totals are rounded off to the nearst 100).
2. 27,700 station wagons produced; 2,100 6-cyl's and 24,600 V8's (totals are rounded off to the nearst 100).
3. 110,600 Coronet 440's were produced; 14,000 6-cyl's and 96,600 V8's (totals are rounded off to the nearst 100).
4. 55,700 Coronet 500's were produced; 500 6-cyl's and 55,200 V8's (totals are rounded off to the nearst 100).

Chassis Specifications

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Track	Rear Track	Tires ( 6-cylinder)	Tires (V8)
Coronet	117 in	203 in	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	7.35 x 14	7.75 x 14
Coronet Station Wagons	117 in	207.9 in	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	8.25 x 14	8.25 x 14

VIN Decoding

Serial Numbers were on the instrument panel, visible thru the windshield, and on the bottom line of a separate plate(fender tag) under the hood.

First Symbol - Car Line D - Dodge 122" W - Dodge 117/118" L - Dart W - Charger/Coronet J - Challenger X - Charger

Second Symbol - Price Class E - Economy S - Special L - Low X - Fast Top M - Medium K - Police H - High O - Superstock P - Premium T - Taxi Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Type 21 - 2 Dr. Sedan 41 - 4 Dr. Sedan 23 - 2 Dr. Hardtop 43 - 4 Dr. Hardtop 27 - 2 Dr. Convertible 45 - Station Wagon 2-Seat 29 - 2 Dr. Sports Hardtop 46 - Station Wagon 3-Seat

Fifth Symbol - Engine (B) 6-198 (N) 8-383 (C) 6-225 (N) 8-383 (E) 6-Special Order (R) 8-426 HEMI (G) 8-318 (T) 8-440 (H) 8-340 (U) 8-440 (J) 8-340 (V) 8-440 (L) 8-383 (Z) 8-Special Order

Sixth Symbol - Model Year 6 - 1966 1 - 1971 7 - 1967 2 - 1972 8 - 1968 3 - 1973 9 - 1969 4 - 1974 0 - 1970 5 - 1975 Seventh Symbol - Assembly Plant (A) Lynch Road, Michigan (E) Los Angeles, California (B) Hamtramck, Michigan (F) Newark, Deleware (C) Jefferson, Michigan (G) St. Louis, Missouri (D) Belvedere, Illinois (R) Windsor, Ontario, Canada Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence Started at 100001

 

Available Transmissions

Transmission	Location
TorqueFlite	Stamped on the transmission oil pan rail.
3-Speed Manual	Not Available
4-Speed Manual	Not Available

Identification Number	Transmission Type
2538333	TorqueFlite
2538334	TorqueFlite
2538335	TorqueFlite
2538336	TorqueFlite
2538337	TorqueFlite
2538338	TorqueFlite
2538339	TorqueFlite
2538340	TorqueFlite
2538363	TorqueFlite
2538380	TorqueFlite
2538385	TorqueFlite
2538386	TorqueFlite
2538389	TorqueFlite

 

Interior and Exterior Paint Chips

• 1966 Dodge Exterior Paint Codes.
  
  The first letter or number identifies the roof or accent color. The second letter or number identifies the body color. (For example, the combination WC on a Dodge would indicate the roof or accent area is in White and the body is finished in Light Blue.) Paint code plates are located in the engine compartment on the left wheel housing or the left fender side shield.

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
A - Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 4656L Duco® Code - 4656 Dulux® Code - 181-97397		Q - Red Lucite® Code - 4661LM Duco® Code - 4661M Dulux® Code - 181-97417M
B - Black Lucite® Code - 88L Duco® Code - 44 Dulux® Code - 93-005		R - Yellow Lucite® Code - 4698L Duco® Code - 4698 Dulux® Code - 93-97768
C - Light Blue Lucite® Code - 4759L Duco® Code - 4759 Dulux® Code - 93-97802		S - Cream Lucite® Code - 4764L Duco® Code - 4764 Dulux® Code - 93-97807
D - Medium Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4758L Duco® Code - Not Available Dulux® Code - 181-97801		W - White Lucite® Code - 4559L Duco® Code - 4559 Dulux® Code - 93-97054
E - Dark Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4757LH Duco® Code - Not Available Dulux® Code - 181-97800H		X - Beige Lucite® Code - 4766L Duco® Code - 4766 Dulux® Code - 93-97809
F - Light Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4762L Duco® Code - Not Available Dulux® Code - 181-97805		Y - Bronze Metallic Lucite® Code - 4765L Duco® Code - Not Available Dulux® Code - 181-97808
G - Dark Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4517LH Duco® Code - 4517H Dulux® Code - 181-96960		Z - Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 4763L Duco® Code - Not Available Dulux® Code - 181-97806
K - Medium Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 4646L Duco® Code - 4646 Dulux® Code - 181-97387		4 - Sandstone Metallic Lucite® Code - 4653L Duco® Code - 4653 Dulux® Code - 181-97394
L - Dark Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 4508LH Duco® Code - 4508H Dulux® Code - 181-96951H		6 - Mauve Metallic Lucite® Code - 4767L Duco® Code - 4767 Dulux® Code - 181-97810
M - Turbine Bronze Metallic Lucite® Code - 4761LH Duco® Code - Not Available Dulux® Code - 181-98406H		7 - Maroon Metallic Lucite® Code - 4768LM Duco® Code - Not Available Dulux® Code - 181-97811
P - Bright Red Lucite® Code - 4770LH Duco® Code - 4770H Dulux® Code - 93-97813M

• 1966 Dodge Interior Paint Codes
  
  1. Low Gloss Colors require 2 ounces of DuPont 4528S Flattening Compound to a pint of unreduced color.
  2. Low Gloss Colors Usage - B-C-D Pillars, Rear Shelf Defroster, Outlets, Miscellaneous Mouldings, Convertible Pocket Panels, Console, Bucket Seat Tracks.
  

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
GLOSS COLORS (note 2)
White	See Code W	Deep Turquoise Metallic	See Code L
Saddle Bronze Metallic	See Code Y	Pale Blue Metallic	See Code D
Dark Saddle Tan Metallic		Dark Blue Metallic	See Code E
Citron Gold Metallic	See Code Z	Red	See Code P
Dark Citron Gold Metallic		Medium Red	See Code Q
Pale Turquoise Metallic	See Code K	Cordovan
Dark Turquoise Metallic		Black	See Code B
LOW GLOSS COLORS (note 3)
White Lucite® Code - 9130L	Not Available / See Note 1	Dark Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9232LH	Not Available / See Note 1
Medium Citron Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9236LH	Not Available / See Note 1	Medium Red Metallic Lucite® Code - 9238LM	Not Available / See Note 1
Dark Citron Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9235L	Not Available / See Note 1	Red Lucite® Code - 9239LM	Not Available / See Note 1
Saddle Bronze Metallic Lucite® Code - 9237LH	Not Available / See Note 1	Cordovan Lucite® Code - 9241LM	Not Available / See Note 1
Dark Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 9072LH	Not Available / See Note 1	Black Lucite® Code - 88L	Not Available / See Note 1
Pale Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9233LH	Not Available / See Note 1
FLAT COLORS
Dark Saddle Bronze Metallic Lucite® Code - 9245LH		Dark Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9242LH
Dark Citron Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9246LH		Dark Red Lucite® Code - 4588LH
Medium Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 4589L		Black Lucite® Code - 4428L

Trunk Colors (spatter finish)

Three-Tone Black & Gray = 389-2076