troutdog
Feb 7th, 07, 4:26 PM
So what separates the 138 from the others?
I just got a great deal on a 65 SS and I didn't think it was a 138 but the number inside the door says 138375k129581 . This car is body only and was thinking of making a hot rod. I have been told that "If its a 138 car, It still has value even without the #'s matching". How true is that. Thanks, Joey
troutdog
Feb 7th, 07, 4:37 PM
OK so I'm guessing only True SS is #138.
DaleM
Feb 7th, 07, 4:57 PM
OK so I'm guessing only True SS is #138.
Well, yes and no. 13817/37/67 are SS Chevelles hardtops and convertibles from 64 to 68. The 138xx was also the series of Concours wagons and Monte Carlos - all the models like 25/35/45/46 for Concours wagons and 57 MCs.
Value, or perceived value? "There is no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate what a thing is worth to you." There's something to be said for both sides. For me, there's a difference between a restoration and a resto-mod or custom. If all one has is a body or original drive train is missing, it's lost its sanctity and is fair game. I would agree that if you're specifically looking for a project to resto-mod, hot rod, or just have fun with, the first one that comes along that meets your needs is a candidate. To purposely go looking for a rebuildable SS car with intentions of the above might be looked down upon by some.
OK so I'm guessing only True SS is #138.
The third digit being an "8" is the one to be concerned with.
In the 66-68 model years ALL USA built SS cars had an "8" as the third digit.
In 64 & 65 the USA built SS cars could be had with a 6 cylinder so the third digit could be an "8" (V8 SS) or a "7" (6 cylinder SS).
So ALL 64 & 65 USA SS cars had either an "8" or a "7" as the third digit.
{edit} ya' beat me Dale :D
Hmm, my book does not show any other series besides SS that has an "8" in 65 (or 64) :confused:
DaleM
Feb 7th, 07, 5:10 PM
The third digit being an "8" is the one to be concerned with.
In the 66-68 model years ALL USA built SS cars had an "8" as the third digit.
In 64 & 65 the USA built SS cars could be had with a 6 cylinder so the third digit could be an "8" (V8 SS) or a "7" (6 cylinder SS).
So ALL 64 & 65 USA SS cars had either an "8" or a "7" as the third digit.
{edit} ya' beat me Dale :D
Kinda like the all Malibus are Chevelles but not all Chevelles are Malibus. All SS cars had the 8 (or 7 for 64/65) but not all cars that have the 8 are SS cars. :D
Kinda like the all Malibus are Chevelles but not all Chevelles are Malibus. All SS cars had the 8 (or 7 for 64/65) but not all cars that have the 8 are SS cars. :D
Does your information show a series with the "8" other than an SS in 64 & 65?
Like I said my book doesn't show any series other than SS with the "8".
DaleM
Feb 7th, 07, 6:29 PM
Does your information show a series with the "8" other than an SS in 64 & 65?
Like I said my book doesn't show any series other than SS with the "8".
No, not in 64/65 or 66 either. The Concours wagon didn't come into being until 1967 and it carried a 138xx series in 67/68, Concours Estate from 69 through 71. I was particularly addressing the question, "I have been told that "If its a 138 car, It still has value even without the #'s matching." I just wanted to clarify that not all 138xx VINs are SS related. Someone may try to put a Concours body plate on a Malibu and pass it off as an SS simply because it starts with 138. :D