1967 ss/rs 396 375hp?
#1
1967 ss/rs 396 375hp?
I am exploring my options with this car. I have owned it since 1983 had alot of good times. I had it painted and new interior in 1986-87. New .060 over 350, double hump heads, screw in studs,roller rockers, B&M stall with rebuilt transmission in 1994. I started a family in 1995 and it has sit as in this pic since.
I do not have the original engine and trans. Is it worth triing to make this car original?
What would it be worth as it sits is it worth anymore because it was an original ss/rs 396 car?
any advice or opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I do not have the original engine and trans. Is it worth triing to make this car original?
What would it be worth as it sits is it worth anymore because it was an original ss/rs 396 car?
any advice or opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
#2
Yes, it's worth more because of what it was. And, putting in a 396 that has an assembly date that's close to what your car should have will make it worth more than if it has a 350, even though it isn't numbers matching. I presume you have the "K" code on the trim tag? I think it would be cooler to have a 396, since that's what the car was born with.
#3
Join Date: Nov 2007
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Yes, a restore to "numbers correct" would be worth it if you want that. They generally sell for more then one that has been updated to current tech. Nice thing about the 67 is that all the factory information is right on the Cowl tag. 68 to 69 you have to some how prove it was an original RS/SS. That can be tuff to do. Your going to need an SS hood
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I saw an add on craigs like last summer for a 67 396 orginal Pan to Carb. $2500. He listed as running but high miles. That type of deal does not come up very offen. Do you still have the M21 trany and 12 bolt rear?
Last edited by Gorn; 02-03-2011 at 09:04 PM.
#8
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Eastern PA,
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GM did not start putting in Big blocks until the end of January of 67. Till then all SS's where 350s. Its just my option but any 67 396 would be fine.
#10
Yes any 67 396 would be fine, but a "right' one would be finer.
With that said, I wouldn't let that hold me back though, if I found a decent 396.
Some people have searched a long time (even years) to find that "just right" block or other part for their resto.
You could search at your leisure and be driving the car, if that's what you want to finally end up with.
With that said, I wouldn't let that hold me back though, if I found a decent 396.
Some people have searched a long time (even years) to find that "just right" block or other part for their resto.
You could search at your leisure and be driving the car, if that's what you want to finally end up with.