1966 Chevy Ii Ss 118 on 2040-cars
Midland, Michigan, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:406 SBC
Fuel Type:110+ Octane
Mileage: 100
Make: Chevrolet
Sub Model: 118 VIN
Model: Nova
Trim: Super Sport
Drive Type: Rear
I am selling my 1966 Chevy II SS 118 VIN car that has been mine for over 30 years. It was restored starting in 1982 when I was 14 years old and was mostly completed in 1986 with was my senior year in High School. I showed it at local shows as well as the well known St. Ignace car shows until I went to college in 1989. I came home on a weekend and was out with friends street racing when I hurt the small block that was in it. We hauled it home to my dads shop and that is where it has spent the last 23 years until last September. I have spent the last year rebuilding the drivetrain and interior with all new stuff. I had the SBC 406 (est. 670 hp) built by Rick LaPouttre at LaPouttre Racing Heads and Engines. He used a 509 casting GM block with 13.5:1 Speed Pro pistons and topped it off with Brodix Track 1 heads with meticulous work done to the bowls and ports. The transmission is a TH350 with green clutches and Kevlar band. The driveshaft is rebuilt as well as the differential using Richmond gears, mini spool and Moser axles. New BFG tires on the rear also. It has all new interior and could use paint on the exterior (has some cracking). The chassis is super solid and has not been cut up. If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact me via ebay messaging. I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THIS AUCTION FOR ANY REASON DUE TO PAST EXPERIENCES. Thanks for your interest.
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