I have a '66 elky fully restored but know one knows (rebuilder had a confusing time tryig to sort this out back in '87) if the this was the oerignal engine from this 66. It's a 396 With 325 HP, 2speed powerglide, And original air. this Vin on the car is 136806Z102720.

Any help would be greatly appresciated

Thanks,
clay

Here you go and from this site even.

1= Chevy
36= Malibu, Custom Elky, or Wagon 8 cyl
80= Elky
6= 1966
Z= Fremont, CA Plant
102720= Sequential Production # for the Fremont plant.

Is the VIN # Stamped in front of the head on the passenger side front pad of the block?
You can always look here for more info. http://www.chevelles.com/years/66/66facts.htm#decode

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Chris
My 67 SS (http://chevelles.com/showroom/cnaf16/MyPictures0003.jpg)

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Thanks Chris - it appears that the engine is from a 325 hp -'66 as the # on the engine block is 3855961 which corrolates with your document that was posted. I feel much better knowing that the parts match.

Thanks,

steve

I also live in Castle Rock, up in Founders Village. I have a '66 SS Malibu I am restoring. If there is anything I can help with, let me know. Would enjoy checking out your Elky some day.