1966 Ply Belvedere

Grey Ghost · 01-30-2018, 11:53 AM

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?

Dwight Southerland · 01-30-2018, 01:51 PM

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

House of Darts · 01-30-2018, 06:50 PM

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.

4406mopar · 01-30-2018, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

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

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

lstanford · 01-30-2018, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 4406mopar

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

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

Paul Precht · 01-30-2018, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FECARMAN

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

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.

Grey Ghost · 01-31-2018, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by House of Darts

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.

The things we do for the women we love!

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

GTX JOHN · 01-31-2018, 01:19 AM

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.

Grey Ghost · 01-31-2018, 08:24 AM

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

Billy Nees · 01-31-2018, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 4406mopar

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

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

01-30-2018, 11:53 AM	#1
Grey Ghost Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Iowa Posts: 209 Likes: 422 Liked 210 Times in 88 Posts	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? __________________ Phil Vos

01-30-2018, 01:51 PM	#2
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 1,996 Likes: 63 Liked 756 Times in 189 Posts	Re: 1966 Ply Belvedere The Chrysler contingency has the ability to get NHRA to see history through their eyes. __________________

01-30-2018, 06:50 PM	#3
House of Darts Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 346 Likes: 19 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	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.

01-31-2018, 01:19 AM	#8
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,708 Likes: 2,732 Liked 2,398 Times in 679 Posts	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. __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

01-31-2018, 08:24 AM	#9
Grey Ghost Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Iowa Posts: 209 Likes: 422 Liked 210 Times in 88 Posts	Re: 1966 Ply Belvedere Is that specific intake manifold required or can the "street" version be legally substituted? __________________ Phil Vos