In 1966 the Caprice was dropped from the Impala series to become its own line. The Impala was still the biggest seller even though the Caprice was now the most the top model. The Impala was a more deluxe Chevrolet with a color accented full length body side molding on the body flare peak. It had front and rear wheel opening moldings, bright body sills, Impala front fender nameplates and emblems, bright back window accents, deck lid molding with color accent, belt moldings, back up lights in the rear bumper, triple unit wraparound rear taillights, and hood windsplit molding. The interiors had plusher cloth and vinyl seats.
1966 Chevrolet Impala Production Numbers
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Impala Series 63 - Six-Cyl
63
69
4 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,678
3,425 lbs
33,100 Total
18,100 were Station Wagons
63
39
4 dr Hardtop - 6P
$2,747
3,525 lbs
63
37
2 dr Hardtop- 6P
$2,684
3,430 lbs
63
67
2 dr Convertible - 6P
$2,935
3,485 lbs
63
45
4 dr Station Wagon - 6P
$3,083
3,860 lbs
63
35
4 dr Station Wagon - 9P
$2,971
3,805 lbs
Impala Series 64 - V-8
64
69
4 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,783
3,565 lbs
621,800 Total
167,400 were Station Wagons
64
39
2 dr Hardtop - 6P
$2,852
3,650 lbs
64
37
4 dr Hardtop- 6P
$2,789
3,535 lbs
64
67
2 dr Convertible - 6P
$3,041
3,610 lbs
64
45
4 dr Station Wagon - 6P
$3,189
3,985 lbs
64
35
4 dr Station Wagon - 9P
$3,076
3,930 lbs
Impala Super Sport Series 67 - Six-Cyl
67
37
2 dr Hardtop - 6P
$2,842
3,460 lbs
900 Total
67
67
2 dr Convertible - 6P
$3,093
3,505 lbs
Impala Super Sport Series
68 - V-8
68
37
2 dr Hardtop - 6P
$2,947
3,485 lbs
118,400 Total
68
67
2 dr Convertible - 6P
$3,199
3,630 lbs
Model Series Identification
Impala Six-Cyl - 16300
Impala SS Six-Cyl - 16700
Impala V-8 - 16400
Impala SS V-8 - 16800
Chassis Data
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Width
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Chevrolet
119 in
213.2 in
79.6 in
61.5 in
62.4 in
7.35 x 14/8.55 x14
Chevrolet Convertible
119 in
213.2 in
79.6 in
61.5 in
62.4 in
7.75 x 14
Chevrolet Station Wagon
119 in
212.4 in
79.6 in
63.5 in
63.4 in
8.25 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 Impala Options
Description
Description
Power Brakes
Rear Custom Deluxe Color Matched Seat Belts w/ Front Retractors
AM/FM Push Button Radio w/ Front Antenna & Rear Speaker
Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission
AM/FM Push Button Stereo Radio w/ Front Antenna
263-cid/220-hp Turbo-Fire V-8 (L77)
AM Push Button Radio w/ Front Antenna
327-cid/275-hp Turbo-Fire V-8 (L30)
AM Push Button Radio w/ Front Antenna & Rear Speaker
396-cid/325-hp Turbo-Jet V-8 (L35)
Vinyl Roof
427-cid/390-hp Turbo-Jet V-8 (L36)
Front Custom Deluxe Color Matched Seat Belts w/ Front
Retractors
427-cid/425-hp Turbo-Jet V-8 (L72)
Engine Codes
Letter Code
Engine
Horsepower
Torque
Transmission
Carburetor
FA
6-250
155
235
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
FE
6-250
155
235
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
FF
6-250
155
235
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
FK (t)
6-250
155
235
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
FL
6-250
155
235
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
FP (t)
6-250
155
235
Powerglide
1 BC
FR
6-250
155
235
Powerglide
1 BC
FV
6-250
155
235
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
FW
6-250
155
235
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
FX
6-250
155
235
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
FY
6-250
155
235
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
FZ (t)
6-250
155
235
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
GA
8-283
195
285
3-Speed Manual
2 BC
GC
8-283
195
285
4-Speed Manual
2 BC
GF
8-283
195
285
Powerglide
2 BC
GK
8-283
195
285
3-Speed Manual
2 BC
GL
8-283
220
295
Powerglide
4 BC
GP
6-250
155
235
Powerglide
1 BC
GQ
6-250
155
235
Powerglide
1 BC
GR (t)
6-250
155
235
Powerglide
1 BC
GS
8-283
195
285
4-Speed Manual
2 BC
GT
8-283
195
285
Powerglide
2 BC
GW
8-283
220
295
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
GX
8-283
220
295
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
GZ
8-283
220
295
Powerglide
4 BC
HA
8-327
275
355
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
HB
8-327
275
355
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
HC
8-327
275
355
Powerglide
4 BC
HF
8-327
275
355
Powerglide
4 BC
IA
8-396
325
410
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
IB
8-396
325
410
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
IC
8-396
325
410
Powerglide
4 BC
ID
8-427
425 #
460
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
IG
8-396
325
410
Powerglide
4 BC
IH
8-427
390
460
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
II
8-427
390
460
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
IJ
8-427
390
460
Turbo Hydra-Matic
4 BC
IN
8-396
325
410
Turbo Hydra-Matic
4 BC
IO
8-427
425 #
460
Turbo Hydra-Matic
4 BC
IV
8-396
325
410
Turbo Hydra-Matic
4 BC
Notes:
# Special High Performance
(t) Taxi
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).
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Axle Codes
Location Of Axle Codes: Stamped on differential carrier
(along with date of manufacture) or on the axle tube near carrier.
Codes - Non-Locking
Codes - Locking
Ratio
WP
EQ, ER
2.73 (std. lining)
ES
2.73 (metallic lining)
DA, GQ
DG, GR
3.08 (std. lining)
DT, GS
DU, GT
3.08 (metallic lining)
DB
DI, GU
3.36 (std. lining)
DX, GV
DY, GW
3.36 (metallic lining)
DC, DQ, EO, GP
DJ, DK, GX
3.55 (std. lining)
DZ, EB, GY
EA, EC, GZ
3.55 (metallic lining)
DD, EU, GI
DH, GJ
3.31 (std. lining)
DV, GN
DW, GO
3.31 (metallic lining)
EM, EN. GA
DF, GF
3.07 (std. lining)
DR, GG, GL
DS
3.07 (metallic lining)
EK, EX
DL, EY
3.70 (std. lining)
ED, EZ
EE, EW
3.70 (metallic lining)
EL
DM
3.73 (std. lining)
EF
EG
3.73 (metallic lining)
DN
4.10 (std. lining)
EH
4.10 (metallic lining)
DO
4.56 (std. lining)
EI
4.56 (metallic lining)
DP
4.88 (std. lining)
EJ
4.88 (metallic lining)
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
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.
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