1966 Ply Belvedere
 

Looking at the NHRA stock car classification for the 1966 Belvedere I w/426 Hemi. Highlited note "available as flat hood with battery in engine compartment OR battery relocation in trunk with hood scoop and manifold 2780544 unmachined as cast".
I am aware that this was available in 1967 (RO23 package) but did not know it was a 1966 option. Is the classification correct?

Re: 1966 Ply Belvedere
 

The Chrysler contingency has the ability to get NHRA to see history through their eyes.

Re: 1966 Ply Belvedere
 

That RO package, although not designated as such in 1966, was available in mid 1966. My dad opted for that in June 1966. The dealer had never ordered a "performance car" and screwed up the order. He was offered a '67 RO23 to be delivered in November of 1966. My mom did not want to wait and my dad had to compromise and bought a recently traded 1965 426 wedge wagon.

Re: 1966 Ply Belvedere
 

Yep, metric 200 behind BBC engines, milodon oil pans on FE's, etc

Re: 1966 Ply Belvedere
 

That oil pan is a big plus for the Ford guys.

Re: 1966 Ply Belvedere
 

The metric 200 is a big plus for the GM guys, I wish the 904 TF would bolt up to a BB Chrysler, not quite as good as a 727 Pro Trans but about 7 thousand dollars cheaper.

Re: 1966 Ply Belvedere
 

The things we do for the women we love!

Thanks for info/history. I did not know that.

Re: 1966 Ply Belvedere
 

Not a terribly tough job to convert a 66 Belv. to a 67 Belv. or the other way around.
Mostly Grille/Tail lights/Trim Items. So it really doesn't matter a lot about how guide shows it.

Kind of like several years of Duster or couple years of Demons....easy to change around. I've done it several times myself and still do.

Re: 1966 Ply Belvedere
 

Is that specific intake manifold required or can the "street" version be legally substituted?

Re: 1966 Ply Belvedere
 

Yep, 3 speeds in PG equipped Drag Packs and Edelbrock intakes on 273s and 340s and Edelbrock heads on everything!!!