1966 L-78 396 Chevelle and 1966 327 Corvette

[Scottwax]

Got a call a few weeks ago about these two cars, but the chances of rain over the last two weeks (which never materialized...) put them off until today. Both are fully documented numbers matching cars. The Chevelle has around 42,000 miles on it with a 375 hp L-78 396 big block, M-22 "rock crusher" 4 speed and the F41 heavy duty suspension. Owner even has the original window sticker, the car was just over $3700 new. The Corvette was owned by a lady doctor who traded in a `59 Cadillac on it. The engine is the base 275 hp 327 and the transmission (sadly) is a 2 speed powerglide. The Corvette also has factory a/c and around 55,000 miles. Both have had a single repaint and both interiors are mostly original.



Both were polished via my Meguiars G110 using an orange LC Hydro-tech light cutting pad and Optimum Hyper Polish, the Corvette was also polished with a yellow Meguiars polishing pad and Clearkote`s Pink Moose. The Chevelle was sealed with Optimum Opti-Seal and the Corvette with Clearkote`s Carnauba Moose. The engines were just dusty so I used Clearkote`s Quikshine to clean them, tires and fenderwells dressed with Armor All. My son cleaned the interiors using Woolite HE/water at 20:1 dilution on the vinyl (and leather seats in the Corvette) and carpets with BioKleen`s Traffic Lane Cleaner. Leather seats in the `Vette got Leather Master`s Leather Vital, vinyl in both was dressed with Optimum Protectant Plus.



Both cars really need corrections (the Corvette had some horrible buffer trails) but I was able to make a significant improvement in both and the owner just really isn`t interested in going nuts on them. However, he wants me back every 4 months, so hopefully a few more polishing sessions will get rid of what is left.



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[Thomas Dekany]

That is just awesome Scott!!!!!!!!! :bow



PS: I am at home and can`t text out of here. Verizon for you. :D

[JohnKleven]

Killer work Scott. Both cars look great.

[ntwrkguy1]

I have always been a huge fan of the `66 Chevelle body style, and with redlines, 4-speed, big block, and those wheel covers, that one is just stellar.



Nice work on both!

[Pats300zx]

Great work Scott. Muscle Car Heaven :)

[N8Dogg98]

Wow that`s awesome man. I <3 `66 Chevelle`s

[RaskyR1]

Nice work Scott! Love the Chevelle!

[Scottwax]

Thanks, y`all! :)



As much as I love mid 60s Corvettes, there is just something about a big block Chevelle, especially with the 375 hp version and an M-22 4 speed that makes me all tingly. :lol

[RaskyR1]

Thanks, y`all! :)



As much as I love mid 60s Corvettes, there is just something about a big block Chevelle, especially with the 375 hp version and an M-22 4 speed that makes me all tingly. :lol



I concur! There is just something about that body style that I absolutely love too....the cut back on the fenders by the front headlight just looks SO mean! :)

[Tuck91]

Looks great as usual Scott.



How are you cleaning the carpets when using the Biokleen cleaner? Do you just use a carpet brush dipped in water then a shop vac?



I was thinking about picking up some brushes for my PC but if I can do it by hand just as good then I probably wont.

[Scottwax]

I concur! There is just something about that body style that I absolutely love too....the cut back on the fenders by the front headlight just looks SO mean! :)



Buddy of mine had one in college, a 325 hp 396 with a 4 speed and I had a `71 Chevelle with a 350. I miss those days!



Shutter I mix TLC in a bottle (dilution is 32:1), spray, let dwell 5 minutes and wipe (or scrub) as needed. I do have a PC brush attachment, definitely worth getting. You run across a nasty interior and you will love the cleaning power of a PC and a brush. Don`t have to use it often but when I do, I`m sure glad I have it.

[Junebug]

I rebuilt a 68 Chevelle, engine, trans, interior, paint etc - wish I still had it! Thanks for memories Scott, they look great.

[TSC17]

A couple of beautiful pieces of history there Scott...nice!