I agree with most leave it mauve, its an odd color that you dont see everyday. just get ready for alot of looking and $$$$ if you need trim or other parts for a 66 ask me how I know, Cool car

OK I got the tranny and the engine in and should have it fired up but Sunday. I have the rear springs to do this week. I may relocate the springs but not sure if I can do it right now.

OK I guees I need a moderator to move this thread for me.

I ended up going with a Braswell Carb. Motor running strong, Trannie shifting smooth but I definetly need to replace the stock shifter since it's a reverse manual valve body in the trans and it too easy to screw up the shifting. ( especially throwing in reverse at stop signs)
Have some Cragar S/S's going on by the end of next week.
Interior cleaned up pretty good but I am going to get the seat covers repaired not fully replaced. I'll post before after pics. and I probably re-die the carpets.

Already made an appt. to get the springs relocated and cut in some mini tubs.

I gotta figure out how to pst videos on here or youtube. This motor is SICK!!

Side shot. I haven't touched any of the cosmetics since I bought it and I'm not sure if I will now. It looks a little rustic/redneck/getto/Joe Dirt all wrapped up. Very unassuming!

I've always been an advocate in that a nice set of wheels and tires can make any car look better,even painted steelies and raised white letters. With a clean up and those wheels and tires the car looks awesome and good enough to drive around and be proud of Nice find and a nice car, enjoy it to the fullest!!

Current update, Rear Superstock springs relocated, subframe connectors installed. Hurst promatic shifter installed couple little fixes here and there and it's running driving and looking pretty.

Cragars RULE!!!

I'm definitely leaving the body alone for right now and will drive it as is unrestored. I do wish the previous owner never slapped on the bondo on the lower trim holes. The tires are a MT 30x12.5 rear and the fronts are a silvertown 6.40 on a 4inch rim.

Very cool to see this car in this months Mopar Muscle magazine....Thanks!

my barn find was alot better brother.......because its a real 66 HEMI

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Kevin is my brother, we both found our 66's in barns. His in the AZ area, mine in the NJ area....so there is no hater here

Learn something new every day -
I didn't know a 66 Belvie could be had with the premium "tooled leather" interior. Thought it was reserved for Satellites only in 66, then Sats and GTX's in 67. Very cool find.

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interior shot, center console was in the back seat and is pretty mint

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Is there anyone on the board who can get mixing recipe to that color(Light Mauve metallic)?,because i`m from europe and it seems that it is impossible to get the recipe from local ppg dealer and my car is now on different color so i can`t get that scanned.Other possibility is find newer car model which is close to that color,any ideas??

Help needed,THANKS!

It would be really nice to see. Good find.

Do you plan on bringing it to the Pavillions at some point in time?

I just drove it up to the Goodguys show last weekend and then over to the pavillions.

and I'll be sure to take it out today to pick up some last minute supplies before the in laws show up.

It's your car and your going to do what you want, but I give another vote to keeping the color as is. I like it! Nice starter project BTW.