1966 Chevelle Malibu SS 396

Production

-By body style
13817 2 dr coupe, 8 cyl 66,843
13867 2 dr convertible,8 cyl 5,429
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-By engine
2 dr coupe & convertible,L35 396 ci V-8 44,362
2 dr coupe & convertible,L34 396 ci V-8 24,811
2 dr coupe & convertible,L78 396 ci V-8 3,099
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Total 72,272

Serial Numbers

Description
138176A100001
13817 - Model number (13817-2 dr coupe, 13867-convertible)
6 - Last digit of model year (1966)
A - Assembly plant (A-Atlanta, B-Baltimore, F-Flint, G-Framingham, K-Kansas City, Z-Fremont)
100001 - Consecutive sequence number
Location
On plate attached to left front door hinge post.

Engine and transmission suffix codes

AA - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
AC - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
AH - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
AG - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
AK - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
AS - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
AT - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
AU - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
AV - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
AW - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
AL - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
AN - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
AR - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, AUTO
AX - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, AUTO
AY - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, AUTO
AZ - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, AUTO
CA - 230ci I-6 1 bbl 140hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
CB - 230ci I-6 1 bbl 140hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
BN - 230ci I-6 1 bbl 140hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
BO - 230ci I-6 1 bbl 140hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
CC - 230ci I-6 1 bbl 140hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
CD - 230ci I-6 1 bbl 140hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
BL - 230ci I-6 1 bbl 140hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
BM - 230ci I-6 1 bbl 140hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
DA - 283ci V-8 2 bbl 195hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, MAN
DB - 283ci V-8 2 bbl 195hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, 4-SPD
DI - 283ci V-8 2 bbl 195hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, MAN
DJ - 283ci V-8 2 bbl 195hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, AUTO
DK - 283ci V-8 2 bbl 195hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, 4-SPD
DF - 283ci V-8 2 bbl 195hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, AUTO
DE - 283ci V-8 2 bbl 195hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, N/A
DG - 283ci V-8 4 bbl 220hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, MAN
DL - 283ci V-8 4 bbl 220hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, MAN
DM - 283ci V-8 4 bbl 220hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, AUTO
DH - 283ci V-8 4 bbl 220hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, AUTO
EA - 327ci V-8 4 bbl 250hp 10.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
EB - 327ci V-8 4 bbl 250hp 10.5:1 comp. ratio, MAN
EE - 327ci V-8 4 bbl 250hp 10.5:1 comp. ratio, AUTO
EC - 327ci V-8 4 bbl 250hp 10.5:1 comp. ratio, AUTO
ED - 396ci V-8 4 bbl 325hp 10.25:1 comp. ratio, 3 or 4 speed manual
EF - 396ci V-8 4 bbl 360hp 10.25:1 comp. ratio, 3 or 4 speed manual
EH - 396ci V-8 4 bbl 325hp 10.25:1 comp. ratio, 3 or 4 speed manual w/AIR
EJ - 396ci V-8 4 bbl 360hp 10.25:1 comp. ratio, 3 or 4 speed manual w/AIR
EK - 396ci V-8 4 bbl 325hp 10.25:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic
EL - 396ci V-8 4 bbl 360hp 10.25:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic
EM - 396ci V-8 4 bbl 325hp 10.25:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic w/AIR
EN - 396ci V-8 4 bbl 360hp 10.25:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic w/AIR
EG - 396ci V-8 4 bbl 375hp 11.0:1 comp. ratio, 4 speed manual

Carburetors

396 ci 325 hp - 7016621
396 ci 325 hp - 3874898 (Holley R-3139-lAAS), engine ED
396 ci 325 hp w/Powerglide - 3868864 (Holley R-3140-1AAS),engine EK
396 ci 325 hp w/Powerglide - 7016620
396 ci 325 hp w/AIR - 7036201
396 ci 325 hp w/AIR & Powerglide - 7036200
396 ci 360 hp - 3886087 (Holley R-3419AAS)
396 ci 360 hp w/Powerglide - 3886088 (Holley R-3420A)
396 ci 360 hp w/AIR - 3886089 (Holley R-3421A)
396 ci 360 hp w/AIR - 3892339 (Holley R-3609A)
396 ci 360 hp w/AIR & Powerglide - 3892338 (Holley R-3608A)
396 ci 375 hp - 3893229 (Holley R-3613A)

Distributor

396 ci 325 hp – 1111109
396 ci 325 hp w/transistor ignition - 1111137
396 ci 360 hp - 1111138
396 ei 360 hp w/transistor ignition - 1111139
396 ci 375 hp - 1111100
396 ci 375 hp w/transistor ignition - 1111074

Cylinder head casting numbers

396 ci 325/360 hp - 3872702
396 ci 375 hp - 3873858

Exterior color codes

Tuxedo Black A
Ermine White C
Mist Blue D
Danube Blue E
Marina Blue F
Willow Green H
Artesian Turquoise K
Tropic Turquoise L
Aztec Bronze M
Madeira Maroon N
Regal Red R
Sandalwood Tan T
Cameo Beige V
Chateau Slate W
Lemonwood Yellow Y

Interior trim codes

Fawn 709
Bright Blue 732
Red 747
Black 761
Turquoise 776
Bronze 787
Ivory 798

Vinyl top color codes

Black BB
Beige

Options*

13817 2 dr sport coupe, 8 cyl $2,776.00
13867 Convertible, 8 cyl 2,962.00

Option Retail number Description Quantity price

AOI Soft Ray tinted glass (all windows) 77,021 $ 30.32/30.55 A02 Soft Ray tinted glass (windshield only) 190,741 19.34/19.50 A31 Power windows 3,164 99.33/100.10 A33 Power tailgate window 12,020 26.14/26.35 A39 Custom deluxe seatbelts w/front refractors 115,001 10.46/10.55 A41 4 way power front seat 938 69.01/69.55 A46 6 way power front seat 587 69.01/69.55 A51 Strato-Bucket seats 95,482 109.79/110.60 A81 Strato-Ease headrests 2,380 52.28/52.70 A82 Strato-Ease headrests 689 41.82/42.15 B90 Side window moldings 104 20.91/26.35 C06 Power-operated top 10,028 52.28/52.70 C08 Vinyl roof cover 32,507 73.19/73.75 C48 Heater & defroster deletion 7,861 70.17/70.70 CR C50 Rear window defroster 5,089 20.91/21.10 C51 Rear window air deflector 1,517 18.82/19.00 C60 Four Season AC 60,814 353.41/356.00 D55 Console 82,477 47.05/47.40 F40 Special front & rear suspension 44,965 3.66/4.75 G66 Superlift rear shock absorbers 1,752 36.60/36.90 G76 3.36 ratio rear axle 1,265 2.09/2.15 G80 Positraction rear axle 67,905 36.60/36.90 G94 3.31 ratio rear axle 430 2.09/2.15 G96 3.55 ratio rear axle 2,577 2.09/2.15 H01 3.07 ratio rear axle 33 2.09/2.15 J50 Power brakes 33,695 41.82/42.15 J65 Metallic brakes 7,837 36.60/36.90 K02 Radiator fan-temp. controlled 3,365 15.68/15.80 K19 AIR equipment 54,166 44.44/44.75 K24 Closed positive engine ventilation 954 5.23/5.25 K66 Transistorized ignition system 2,013 73.19/73.75 K76 61 amp Delcotron generator 439 20.91/21.10 K79 42 amp Delcotron generator 867 10.46/10.55 K81 62 amp Delcotron generator 123 62.74/73.75 L26 L40 hp Turbo-Thrift 230 6 cyl engine 66,943 26.14/26.35 L30 275 hp Turbo-Fire 327 V-8 engine 46,230 92.01/92.70 L34 360 hp Turbo-Jet 396 V-8 engine 24,811 104.56/106.35 L77 220 hp Turbo-Fire 283 V-8 engine 10,101 52.28/52.70 L78 375 hp Turbo-Jet 396 V-8 engine 3,099 235.26/237.00 M01 HD clutch 495 5.23/5.30 M10 Overdrive transmission 2,803 115.02/115.90 M20 4 speed transmission 73,022 104.56/184.35 M21 4 speed close-ratio transmission 5,012 104.56/105.35 M35 Powerglide transmission 292,437 192.92/194.85 M56 Transmission oil cooler 28 15.68/15.80 N10 Dual exhaust 11,102 20.91/21.10 N33 Comfortilt steering wheel 6,115 41.82/42.15 N34 Sports-styled steering wheel 7,537 31.37/31.60 N40 Power steering 185,274 83.65/73.75 N96 Mag-style wheel covers 10,814 73.19/73.75 P01 Wheel covers 223,842 20.91/21.10 P02 Simulated wire wheel covers 6,974 73.19/73.75 P19 Spare wheel lock 2,101 5.23/5.30 P58 7.35-14-4 pr whitewall tubeless tires 106,4l3 38.93/39.15 P61 7.75-14-4 pr nylon whitewall tubeless tires 4,897 72.19/72.40 P62 7.75-14-4 pr whitewall tubeless tires 63,795 53.39/53.60 P67 6.95-14-4 pr whitewall tubeless tires 76,821 28.03/28.20 T60 HD battery 20,503 7.32/7.40 U03 Tri-Volume horn 2,653 13.59/13.70 U14 Special instrumentation 32,436 31.37/79.00 U16 Tachometer 8,025 47.05/47.40 U63 Push-button radio 313,897 56.99/57.40 U69 Push-button AM/FM radio 5,689 132.79/133.80 U73 Manual rear antenna 66,846 9.41/9.50 U75 Power rear antenna 962 28.23/28.45 U80 Auxiliary speaker 54,750 70.60/147.00 V01 HD radiator 25,108 10.46/10.55 V31 Front bumper guard 16,928 9.41/9.50 V32 Rear bumper guard 13,067 9.41/9.50 V55 Roof luggage carrier 7,299 41.82/42.15 V74 Traffic hazard warning switch 35,398 11.50/11.60 Z19 Comfort & convenience equipment 18,487 20.91/26.35 720 Fawn vinyl interior trim 1,775 5.23/5.30 761 Black vinyl interior trim 95,102 10.46/10.55 950 Two-tone paint combination 18,060 15.68/15.80 *Prices reflect a six percent & a seven percent excise tax.