Question on 1966 Corvette

[Eugene D.]

Can anyone help on the following: A 1966 corvette roadster: production date: 11-65 with serial number 5,496 is being restored. My question, were the original wiper blades and wiper arms satin or polish finish? And with this early production date was the air cleaner decal for HP rating 425hp or 450hp? I would appreciate any help you can give me......Thank You

[Ralph B.]

Re: Question on 1966 Corvette

Can anyone help on the following: A 1966 corvette roadster: production date: 11-65 with serial number 5,496 is being restored. My question, with this early production date was the air cleaner decal for HP rating 425hp or 450hp? I would appreciate any help you can give me......Thank You

Eugene the last documented 450 that I'm aware of was produced in the first week of Nov. 65 (SER# 48XX), so to answer your question yes it's possible ??? with your relatively low S/N.

[Michael G.]

Re: Question on 1966 Corvette

Can anyone help on the following: A 1966 corvette roadster: production date: 11-65 with serial number 5,496 is being restored. My question, were the original wiper blades and wiper arms satin or polish finish? And with this early production date was the air cleaner decal for HP rating 425hp or 450hp? I would appreciate any help you can give me......Thank You

Gene,

Your wiper blades, satin and decal for air cleaner lid 425 hp.

[Eugene D.]

Re: Question on 1966 Corvette

Thanks Ralph you were very helpful

[Eugene D.]

Re: Question on 1966 Corvette

Thank You Michael it was appreciated!!!

[David L.]

Re: Question on 1966 Corvette

Eugene,

Your early 1966 may have come with Trico wiper blades that have a satin finish on the top surface and a shiny finish underneath. I collected hundreds of 15" wiper blades from 1960-1970 salvage yard cars back in the 1980's and found several variations of the 15" Trico blades. My 1966 (Feb. 1966) came with 15" satin finish Anco wiper blades (without the plastic release button). Refer my post on 6/16/2013 @ 6:16 PM in the link below.

Dave

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...o+wiper+blades