The Bastard 1/2 65 & 1/2 66

64_Barracuda said

Nope thats a 66 with a 65 front on it. Send the VIN and fender tag I'll decode it for you.

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You're correct about the 66 dash and rear sheet metal, which makes me wonder why it would have a 65 VIN. Even if someone replaced the entire front clip, the VIN is attached to the door frame so it ought to have stayed original. The fender tag might be from either one, depending on whether the inner fenders were replaced-- I don't even know if it's possible to hang 65 fenders on 66 inner supports. I do know that the entire hood leading edge shape is different.

What a unique car! I've always loved the 66 dash, but never liked the 66 front end sheet metal.

Hmm, you'd have to do something about a turn signal indicator, though. There is no space reserved in the dash for it, since indicators were always on the fenders for 66.

- Erik

64 Valiant, 170 3-spd
82 Volvo wagon, 5.0 5-spd :)