1966 Chevrolet Impala 427 non SS questions

[garycharlton1960]

Emblems aren't correct engines are. That is what I am trying to verify. But a lot of people seem to take the easy way out. In this case I will take the easy way out and look for some 396 emblems. The block stamp is T0404IVR. I am not finding any suffix listing that has IVR.
IV indicates a 396, IR indicates 427 corvette. What does the IVR suffix indicate? I will get the transmission code later, no time to dally right now. Thanks

[earntaz]

Breaking down the code online seems to indicate a 325HP 396 engine. TAZ

[travlnz28]

Looks like the original engine for the car. Anybody ever seen the R stamp after the engine code?

[SuperNovaSS]

The R is rochester carb. If it was a 325HP with a Holley it would be IVH.


Jason

[427TJ]

Still a cool car. Lose the Rallys and find some steel wheels with dogs or correct Impala wheelcovers. And a correct air cleaner.

[garycharlton1960]

So anybody got any proper 396 emblems , 'cause I'm not swappin' engines to match the décor. Also, any suggestions on a starting point to price this thing? There are some really nice ones on eBay in the $30 g price range give or take.
So does it hurt the value by not being an SS? I've been told it helps the value not being an SS with the Big block. Opinions appreciated.

[garycharlton1960]

I was thinking the same here on the wheels I think there may be some correct hub caps here. There is so much stuff to go through here and much of it I have no clue what it goes to. I'm thinking about starting an internet game show called name this part

[tom406]

Sounds like you've got more than enough to keep you busy. While I agree in principle on the wheels, I would probably look for a set of 67 flat caps for the wheels and call it good since the Nova and Impala world have generally adopted 67 rally wheels as honorary late 66 appropriate. It seems like a $15k car to me, unless it cleans up better than I expect. Red paint is good, red interior is love/hate, but non SS definitely doesn't help value. I estimate SS is probably 10-20% more value. People want to feel like they have a sporty car (buckets and console shift), they don't care about fitting 4 kids AND the wife anymore.

[garycharlton1960]

As usual you guys here are a big help. I've been to forums where it seems all they want to do is harass people. But here it has been just the facts with no smiley faces and no belittlement.
427TJ, you mentioned the dogs. I got a set but they're going on a '65 Biscayne that I'm building later this year. Black with red interior and a 409. Thanks gentleman. Gary C.

[mssl72]

A friend of mine had the same thing happen. Bought a '66 Caprice that had 427 emblems but found the same IVR suffix as you, 396, Rochester carb. He bought a set of 396 emblems just as you're doing to put things in order. There were a few different wheel cover options in '66 for full size cars. Wires, mag style, dog dish, full wheel bowtie covers, I guess it depends what look you want. The wheels themselves would've been 14x5J unless the car has the F41 suspension option on it. Then they would be 14x6JK.