Decoding an ABANDONED Big Block 1966 Corvette 427!
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- 👍 Like & Share! Follow Along as we decode a Barn Find Big Block 1966 Corvette 427/425 HP!! Buckle up, and let's embark on this nostalgic adventure together!
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Keep it just the way it is...refresh brake lines and hoses, top end gaskets. Keep those parts and get her driving again...amazing classic.
Yes. Exactly
And some side pipes baby !!
@@MrMike-fm8bp Oh yea, side pipes all the way!!!!!!!!!!
And don’t forget the 110 octane racing fuel !!
@@MrMike-fm8bp yes and leaded fuel to protect the valves.
These survivor cars have become really tough to find, I would go through the mechanicals, clean it up & drive it
This is quickly becoming a top 5 channel for me. Very knowledgeable, to the point with no dog and pony show antics. Good job, Parker and the Misses.
The fact that it's a 'radio delete' car makes it really rare..!
Guess the very incorrect passenger side mirror makes up for the weight saving of the radio. 😉
You have to keep it the way it is, and replace the "day one" stuff with period correct parts ie valve covers, carb, and intake etc... great car!!!
Wow 427 corvette ! What a great car just restore it back to its original glory .
Give it a stellar cleaning and drive it!
cars like this should have museum quality restorations - for future generations to appreciate
You have the $200K for this museum restoration, wow must be nice. 😀
Better to preserve original condition and features for future generations
The OlGirl has been around this long.... and being as original as it is, just do simple maintenance (new tires, brakes, fluids, exetra) but definitly deserves to be on the road again.... in the proper driving hands of course, not to be hot rodded or "burnouts" and wrecked... but to be someones beloved daily driver again as it once started as to begin with as when it was intended to be for the original owner first owner. other tha that... It's Beautiful As Is, No Need For Side Pipes Or Any Extra Add Onns. It's Perfect The Way It Was Made And The Way It Was Ment To Be. JustSayin.
Fantastic find, I hope the car gets rehabilitated at least to being driven.
Every man's dream car...and with a 427 big block... What a find... 😮
Way too many trailer queens out there. This car needs to be cleaned up and put back into service and driven the way Chevrolet intended it.
Obviously, a lot of the mechanicals would have to be updated like new brakes and so on but she deserves to be driven.
Thanks for sharing.
My Chevrolet mentor always called these "soldier killers" he had multiple L36 cars and we built a bunch of BBC cars, all 66 fullsize cars. I always talked about taking on a corvette but his stories and nickname turned me off😂 I greatly enjoy your knowledge, I have a 66 tribute/mock L72 Biscayne, a guy like you would call my bluff easily😂 great stuff. Im subscribing!
What a beauty, clean it up make it safe , drive it.
Magnificent!!!, I mean absolutely magnificent, that 427 is begging to be clean up and refreshed so it can hit the road.
That is a rare bird right there. A complete numbers matching L72 that thing is worth a pretty penny
66 and 67 4/27 Corvettes there are more 427 Corvettes in these two years then there were ever made😊
Keep the, super, excellent, car 🚗 blue 😍 💙 and, drive, it,great, cool stuff 😎 yes 💜
That’s a tuff call. If it was original paint I definitely would have left it, however being that it’s been painted I would have to see how it cleaned up patina wise. Definitely a beuty car though 👍🏻
It is only original once
Wow this is one hell of a car! If I was the Backyard Barn Find Guy I would be doing everything possible to make a purchase on this Corvette!
Yeah that’s a awesome old corvette… I just don’t understand why people let them just sit and get in that kind of shape.. thanks for the video buddy…
Owner died, lost his job, got divorced, got sick, hospital bills, house repairs and just generally getting old and losing interest. Any or all of the above probably.
WOW! Thats crazy! Id LOVE to run across a car like that, love the older vets. Specially the big block cars.
you do a good job Thanks for your show.
Two things he didn't mention. 1) Both side view mirrors are incorrect. There shouldn't even be a passenger side mirror. 2) This is a radio delete car which is very very rare. Because the mirrors are incorrect but painted the same color, I'd say this car has been repainted. Still a very cool barn find and worth restoring.
And he never said anything about the partial VIN on the front engine pad being or not being a match to the car.
Said it was repainted in the beginning of the video
I'm surprised that car has been sitting there outside for an obviously long time...would have thought it would have been stripped or stolen outright. Did the engine pad match the VIN?
Since the car has been painted before I would do a full restoration on it.
Great job Parker
I personally would clean it up the best it could be and then make it road safe and enjoy!
When the Fuel Crisis started in October of 1973 there were C2 Corvettes selling for less than $2000 and nobody was buying them !
Another great video keep em coming
They are only original once.
I still kick myself in the butt for not buying that exact same Corvette back in 1989 for 3k. Only difference was the engine and hood were stolen from the car.
Thanks for the video!!! Love this generation of Corvette ❤.
What an amazing car.👍👋👋👋👋👋
Get it running replace what needs to be replaced to make it safe for the road and enjoy it.
Nice international travelall the blue one in beginning clean C10 next to Corvette
Awesome!
Super nice 427 Corvette,fix er up!
Great find Patker restoration definely
Great mostly original car , still prefer the 63 split window !
Since it has already been painted, it would hurt to put some new paint on it. Tidy up the gaps and glass it with a cut and polish. I would also definitely clean up and paint the frame to keep it from rusting any more. Other than that, I would rebuild the motor, if needed, as close to original as possible and find an era correct carb. The distributor too. but I would run a more modern distributor and save the era correct one. And I would drive it all the time. I wouldn't beat on it, very often anyways. I would like to know how fast it can go and what times it is capable of in stock form and with a few reversable bolt ons. It's a good looking car. I like the split window ones too. But I'd prefer to have a 68 Camaro or 69 Road Runner. Only because I had those when I was 18 and into my late 20's. Both of which were in the 500 hp range. I bought the road Runner for 500 and the Camaro for 200. The Road came with a built 383. No Idea what was done to it but guessing it was stroked. The Camaro had a 327. I immediately put a 70.5 Z28 350 in it. After a full balance and blueprinted block. New forged pistons, ported heads, new Holley and a plate system N20. That was around 40ish years ago. I miss those cars. The 80's was a good time to be into fast cars.
Cool.. curious what does a "blueprinted block" mean? Ive heard of balancing the rotating assembly. Stroked 383 sounds pretty awesome wonder if it was a 400 crank???
@@chrismc.4437 I think it is when the block is made symmetrical. The holes of the cylinders are all cut at the exact angles and the decks of the top and bottom are squared. As for balancing, all the rods are made the exact same weight, same for the pistons. The crank is spun balanced. I don't know all of the exact methods. I do know it was smooth after the Rhodes lifters settled. When she was cold, she had the meanest lope. The heads, intake and exhaust manifolds were ported and flowed by the guy who designed the Grand Nationals heads and cams. I think he made the molds or however they do that. It wasn't cheap. And it took way too long. I went nuts waiting for him to finish. She was a sleeper. I didn't go all out as it was a driver. And the wifey drove it more than me. But when I fired up the Nitrous, she would fucking pull hard and never missed a beat.
@@chrismc.4437 Now for the road runner. I knew nothing about cars then. I was only 18. So I guess that puts it in 1979-1980. It was all stock looking in the engine bay. Even the stock exhaust manifolds. It purred at an idle. If it was cammed, it was done in a way that it didn't lope. It was very deep throated when pulling and would break loose new wide Mickys without clutching it halfway threw 3rd. It had a full blown posi. Chirp chirp when turnning. Freeway gears. It had the stock air cleaner so I assume as I look back that it had a factory carb. So I think it had to be stroked to make the torque that it made. It also had the little factory tach. I bury that many times. Just no in 4th. Only twice and I was doing well over 200. It would pull hard and fast all the way to 200ish. I went 180 many times. I know most don't believe me. Idc. I loved that car. I got a lot of tickets and didn't go to court for most of them. I ended up doing 30 days and it was towed while I was in jail. The fees were more than the car was worth when I got out. But if I had the money... Miss that car sooo much. I could write a small book on all the stupid shit I did in that car.
Besides new tires that bow tie needs nothing what a find i think one of the best looking interiors ever made was this corvettes
I don't think the Micky Thompson valve cover were stock. Surprised this wasn't mentioned. Cool find knowing the old guy owner loves it so much.
You know you're down south when a feller says " cob- uh - rater".
Roll Tide
Very nice fine. Never knew that a trim tag told you that it was a 427. That’s a new one on me. Very nice video thank for for taking the time to make and post.
they dont...
good info learn some new things about 66 vettes me id go for a 327 a/c/ 4speed so I could drive it more
Keep just the way it is enjoy driving it
My older brothers BFF had a 67 427 roadster when I was 11 he took my for the ride of my life sidepipes rock
what a great survivor
I love this car. Keep it as a survivor.
I’ve had all my dream cars but that one! I’ve had a 69 Camaro,55 Chevy Belair , 62 Biscayne ,69 nova, 70 chevelle ,67 chevelle, 71 elcamino,68 Chevy short bed truck ,72 corvette stingray & several round eye & square body trucks 2wd & 4wd but not that body style of vette & that’s my favorite
🏆So cool🍀lucky dog 😎✌️
Replace all the rubberized components, exchange all fluids and grease. Drive it like you stole it 👍🔥🔥🇺🇸
If I was able to restore it I would I have medical issues that would stop me restored to excellent condition would bring well over 150 thousand I've seen seen a coupe go for 225 thousand it was numbers matching car 427 with the three duces from the factory good luck with the car great looking ride
Great vid!!!! 👍👍
Absolutely AS IS but restore/replace parts that aren't essential #'s matching for a reliable safe driver. My favorite year, now that I've learned more about the engine specs, and specific features on interior and exterior, of my favorite generation. $$$
I just found your Chanel and subscribed and looking forward to checking it out!
L78 L72 L71 and LT1 Corvettes all were equipped with Transistorized Ignition - all TI cars will have 3 holes in a triangle pattern on the drivers side inner fender in front of the tire which mounted the TRANSISTOR IGNITION AMPLIFIER,
A friend of mine had a 427 dual 4 barrel 1966 corvette roadster. He was living 3 states away and when we were able to visit him and his wife he got it out and we went out for a drive. His had factory air and factory side exhaust it was a dark green with a black interior and black convertible top. He had to sell it shortly after I had ridden in it due him and his wife divorcing. I can only imagine what the value of his vett is worth today.
There are more 63-67 big block corvette clones now than there is originals , my neighbor had an all original 65 396 corvette and was worth a small fortune , don't know who bought it but I hope it's still in original shape
Nice!
What a dream
I never stumble across something like this....
I agree with leaving it as much original as possible but I would pay some attention to the birdcage, and the chassic behind the door jam.
It needs a good service and detail, rust protection after painting the frame and a few extra sets of mounted tires to let the smoke out. It wasn't built to look at.
Shine her up and enjoy it!
Clean it up and drive it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Myself, do the required maintenance to have it safe and streetable, detail it out, drive. I'm not even a GM fan, but would own a '63 or '66.
I had a 65 imp ss with 396 badge. Had a small block. Only had it 1 yr. Never figured out if it was a real 396. Had console gauges.
I spotted a 1967 425 HP 4 speed Vette with side pipes and a tilt hood with flared fenders and wide tires set up for road racing.. It was in front of a Bankrupt Motorcycle Dealership.. The Vette was parked in front of a Bankrupt Motorcycle Dealer in Frisco CO. I was living in Dillion CO for the Winter as a Skibum.
I inquired and contacted a Banker that was selling it.. He said some Guy had put $500.00 down on the car. I was 19 almost 20 years old and Had my '79 Z-28 Camaro over half paid off.
The Banker said he would sell me the car for $3,500.00 if the other guy didn't pay the Balance by April 1st.. I drove past where the car was parked on April First and there was a vacant hole in the snow pile where the Vette had been sitting..
I had called my Bank back in Michigan and got a loan approved to pay for it . I had spotted the Veet in Late Feb Early March 1981.
I also prefer 1966 over 67 because of the reverse light on the 67
Restore all the way into all original and maybe improve the brakes (resto-mod). And if the brakes get resto-modded by all means keep the original brakes in a box with the car.
Drive it!
Get it rolling. Drive it.
Parker, where are the areas on a midyear corvette frame and birdcage that are most prone to rusting?
I rode in one all stock in 1979 . 165 mph on Goodyear polyglass tires
Those original tires were nylon cord and good for 140 sustained. They were used on no other car and were not belted like the others of the day and all the reproductions made today.
Depends on how much, probably a full restoration
I would clean it up get it running again and looking the best that a survivor can be then drive it
Good year 1966 🇺🇲northern calif
PS-And Maybe A Good Bath.
I'd wash it & put a set of 15x8 Rallys on it.
Halfway through this and couldn't wait. 1st leaving that outside in tennessee is ludicrous, 2nd not all 427 cars were TI. 3rd. That is not a 427 on the trim tag it is a 437 meaning base sport coupe, not an engine designation skippy, 4th it is not complete and it is not an $85k car. We haven't even addressed the frame or bird cage to see how well that tennessee humidity has done its job.... probably should stick with camaros.
The trim tag does not tell you engine size that came from the factory. The number on the trim tag is 437 which stands for coupe and 467 is convertible
If the owner is 83, then he was 17 when he bought that car. It’s amazing he didn’t wreck it.
Your math is terrible. 2024-1966=58 years. He said the owner was 83-58= 25 when he bought it. I don't think he has his age, correct . What 25 year old could afford a corvette?
@@thedelusionisrealWhat 25 year old? Vietnam vets for one. It happened more than you know.
@@thedelusionisreal I was 19 and had a 69 Vette in 74.... Get a job, you earn money....
I would leave the original as is. Put it on a lift, power wash it, rebuild the brakes, clean the fuel tank out, new tires, rebuild the engine, new clutch, front and rear wheel alignment.
Very rare 66/427 coupe.
Restomod it! LS swap, body kit, touchscreen dash, 20" wheels!
Just kidding.
get it running and driving , they are only orig once...
Curious to know when he'll be able to afford a new pair of pants.
What would I do with this car I would Drive it
😮 I am restoring a nineteen eighty c three corvette would like more information
I would like to buy it first.
The trim tag doesn’t tell you the engine code. The 437 is the body code for a coupe, 467 for a convertible.
I’d get it up an running then drive it
I'd go full resto. Lose the aftermarket mirrors and valve covers. Inspect the birdcage. Why do people let them rot? How much?
I would clean it up get it running put it through the Meacham Auto Auction no Reserve that car might bring $500,000 there's no end of the money on that car if this is not a joke? I can't believe a car like that laying around that's hard to believe
Cool but get rid of those M/T valve covers
Those things are a nuisance, they're all over the place, you can't help but trip over them all the time because there's so many of EM! Those and hemi road runners! Thousands of them just laying around in the way.
Get a new pair of pants 👖 😅
Just because a car is sitting in a lot or in a garage or a barn, it isn't abandoned.
Yeee Yeee
I say....buy it for $90....spend $100k on a complete rotisserie restoration.....and drive it or sell it for $500k.....many similar restored corvettes just sold at Mecum Kissemmee 2024 for $500k plus.
he looks like a bum but he definitely is a corvette GURU . Find stock valve covers and carb and air cleaner, fix it up underneath. Interior needs some work but not real bad. Piece of history right there .
Door mirrors are incorrect.