Need help.

[Glenns66]

1 have a 1966 suburban factory 4x4 with no engine. It has factory ac and Clam doors.
I want to put in period correct engine. Doed anyone know what to look for?

~My guess would be a 327
does anyone know the proper casting numbers?
Any feedback would be great.


My Vin starts K1466

[Subdude59]

Originally Posted by Glenns66

1 have a 1966 suburban factory 4x4 with no engine. It has factory ac and Clam doors.
I want to put in period correct engine. Doed anyone know what to look for?

~My guess would be a 327
does anyone know the proper casting numbers?
Any feedback would be great.


My Vin starts K1466

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[Subdude59]

Hey Glenns66. I'm no expert, but I have a 66 4x4 Burb also. Mine currently has a 292 but I found a 66 327 I'm gonna upgrade to once I have it rebuilt. There are a couple sites. Outintheshop.com is a start. Depending on how original you want your build to be, some casting numbers were for cars and some for trucks. They were also specific to either automatic or manual tranny version pairings with engines. Post some pics of your truck. AC was a rare option. In dash or under dash version?
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[jonzcustomshop]

if I remember right , 327 was only available in the camper special 3/4 ton in 66, basically all 60-66 light duty trucks with a v8 were a 283. maybe some were special ordered with a 327 , but if that could be done , those trucks are pretty few and far between.

your best period correct engine will be the 283, 292 was available, but I wouldn't even want to try to source the air conditioning equipment for that, the sbc stuff will be hard enough.

[Glenns66]

Thanks guys for the info. I will keep hunting. The ac is factory in dash.

[jonzcustomshop]

Originally Posted by Glenns66

Thanks guys for the info. I will keep hunting. The ac is factory in dash.

trying to find where I read about the camper special only part, and I see that (member)60-66 has a 327 in his low mile sub.... so not sure... check out this thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...870&highlight=
I still think the 283 would be the more common easier build, but maybe a 327 would work if you can find one....

[cg285]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

your best period correct engine will be the 283, 292 was available, but I wouldn't even want to try to source the air conditioning equipment for that, the sbc stuff will be hard enough.

fwiw i have seen period correct 6 cyl a/c compressor brackets available for the a6 compressor.

[Glenns66]

Thanks. I will be hunting for this stuff over the winter.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Glenns66

Thanks. I will be hunting for this stuff over the winter.

i have a 66 burban, i put a 292 in and also have the correct ac brackets. that being said, don't wait to look for parts. do it asap cuz parts are hard to come by at will cost you...

[Glenns66]

So the things I need will be the following :

292
Any special casting # for a suburban 66 with ac?

Head correct #?

Any other components to look for?


Thanks ahead of time for everyone's feedback

[Glenns66]

Also guys my VIN is a little confusing. It starts with K1466....
Any ideas what that means?

[padresag]

I have a complete running 283 from a 65 suburban 4 x 4
ron

[Glenns66]

I'm trying to put in the right motor for the year. Which is a 66 4x4 with factory ac. What would you need for the 65 if I change my mind?

[Clyde65]

1966 was the first year with the 327 as a factory option from my research.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Glenns66

I'm trying to put in the right motor for the year. Which is a 66 4x4 with factory ac. What would you need for the 65 if I change my mind?

whats the vin? you can find if it came with an 6 or 8 that way as well as the motor mounts, if they are offset its a 292.

[Glenns66]

I'm confused by my VIN.
K1466F..... I can't find any that makes sense.

Let's talk vaule/ resale

If you own this factory 66 4x4 with ac what would you do?
I've herd everthing from create, 350, period matching, BB.

[sodly]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

trying to find where I read about the camper special only part, and I see that (member)60-66 has a 327 in his low mile sub.... so not sure... check out this thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...870&highlight=
I still think the 283 would be the more common easier build, but maybe a 327 would work if you can find one....

327s weren't part of the Custom Camper package. They were available in C10s and C20s beginning in late '65 and for '66. No 327 4x4s, though, at least not in this generation. Additionally, the TH400 automatic transmission was only available in C20s.

I don't think I've ever seen an nice original-paint 327 in a half ton truck. Has anyone else?

[Glenns66]

Sodly, if you owned a a 66 4x4 with factory ac. But only have the frame and chassis what would you put under the hood?
292? I love to get you feedback.