1966 Hemi Belvedere II Project

[Al T]

Not one to tell others what to do, but I'm gonna go out on a limb and say if that car is real, it should be preserved to day one specifications....no 80`s mods as I like to call some of Mopars after the fact improvements.
You'd be doing the entire Mopar collectors family a great service if you pull it off.
I kinda find it hard to believe the last guy let it go..... I can understand the original owner, as they were easy come, easy go then. Nice catch either way.

I agree 100%

 

[Al T]

If you need a motor built, the #1 guy is in Regina.

After giving a lot of thought to this car, I’m likely going to leave it in MO, and work on it there. The plan is for me to move to St. Louis full time in the next couple of years. Rather than bringing the car north (and adding $8k to the project cost in transport each way + CDN taxes) it makes more sense to find an engine builder in the Missouri area. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[gtx6970]

is the body presentable enough to just clean up and drive /
if so do it and drive the snot out of it.

Im telling ya,,,youre gonna love the view

 

[Al T]

is the body presentable enough to just clean up and drive /
if so do it and drive the snot out of it.

Im telling ya,,,youre gonna love the view

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Great photo!
I haven’t seen the car in person, but I’m hoping so. Time wil tell.

 

[Al T]

Is this the correct mount kit for a 426? it says it is.

More Information for ANCHOR 300762

Thanks in advance.

Allan

 

[Nxcoupe]

Is this the correct mount kit for a 426? it says it is.

More Information for ANCHOR 300762

Thanks in advance.

Allan

If the pictures are accurate, then no, those aren't the correct mounts. Go to megaparts or mancini, you won't be able to find correct 426 stuff thru bargain stores.

 

[Al T]

 

[gtx6970]

see the links

Engine - Mounts and Brackets - 66-71 Hemi Cuda B E Body Engine Mounting Brackets - 66-71, Hemi, Cuda, B, E, Body, Engine, Mounting, Brackets

66-71 B and E body 426 Hemi engine mounting bracket set. For use with a Hemi K-frame. Does not fit other K Frames. Includes a left and right bracket.

www.hooverautoparts.com

HooverAutoParts.com - Engine - Mounts and Brackets, Oil Pan, Exhaust Manifolds, Grounding strap, heat tube, oil dip stick, Pulleys, Misc Engine, Engine Fasteners

Engine - Mounts and Brackets, Oil Pan, Exhaust Manifolds, Grounding strap, heat tube, oil dip stick, Pulleys, Misc Engine, Engine Fasteners

www.hooverautoparts.com

 

[Al T]

Thank!

 

[Fran Blacker]

Engine - Mounts and Brackets - 66-70 Hemi B Body Left Motor Mount Insulator - 66-70, Hemi, B, Body, Left, Motor, Mount, Insulator Engine - Mounts and Brackets - 66-71 Hemi B E Body Right Motor Mount Insulator - 66-71, Hemi, B, E, Body, , Right, Motor, Mount, Insulator
These are the insulators. There ate left and right, there website won't leave a space.

 

[Al T]

I’m back down in St. Louis and the car is getting dropped off tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing it in person!
Apparently the engine mounts are incorrect (it was worth a try). Is the tranmission mount correct?
Thanks in advance.
Allan

 

[Big bill]

Man I can't Waite please post more pics ....

 

[Dave6T4]

I’m back down in St. Louis and the car is getting dropped off tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing it in person!
Apparently the engine mounts are incorrect (it was worth a try). Is the tranmission mount correct?
Thanks in advance.
Allan
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Engine mounts are 383/440.

 

[Fran Blacker]

I’m back down in St. Louis and the car is getting dropped off tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing it in person!
Apparently the engine mounts are incorrect (it was worth a try). Is the tranmission mount correct?
Thanks in advance.
Allan
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Looks like it. Picture of one I have. Stud is the same.

 

[Al T]

Needs a good cleaning, but very happy with the condition. Lots of questions coming……

 

[Dave6T4]

Nice score on a Hemi car, Allan. It looks very complete. It even has the $1000.00 gas cap still with it! Are those HP2 signs on front fenders? If so, built before Jan. 1, 1966. Also, nice color combo.

 

[dadsbee]

Nice project! Was gonna say we'll have 2 of the 53 HP2's in Canada now... but I see you're gonna keep it down in MO.

 

[Al T]

Nice score on a Hemi car, Allan. It looks very complete. It even has the $1000.00 gas cap still with it! Are those HP2 signs on front fenders? If so, built before Jan. 1, 1966. Also, nice color combo.

I believe it was built March 30th. It‘s got V Eight emblems.

Nice project! Was gonna say we'll have 2 of the 53 HP2's in Canada now... but I see you're gonna keep it down in MO.

It was the original plan, but paying the GST and transport each way, it just didn’t make financial sense.

 

[Al T]

I was happy to see the previous owner also had the hood ornament.

 

[Dave6T4]

That is weird; it should have had the 426 HEMI signs on the bottom of the front fenders by then. Have the front fenders been changed over the years (accident damage?)? I inspected and verified a 1966 HP2 Belvedere II locally a few years ago. It was Resale Red at the time, but was originally mauve metallic. Built December, 1965.

One thing I thought was odd; the bright side trims were all chromed die cast, instead of anodized aluminum or stainless, as I imagined they would be. Has anyone else seen this?