1966 GS convertible decode

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  1. GSXER

    GSXER Well-Known Member

    Picked up a 66 for the collection can someone decode this sheet hoping dual quads are on there. 20210407_191838_HDR.jpg 20210407_190604_HDR.jpg 20210406_140524_HDR.jpg
     
  2. wkillgs

    wkillgs Gold Level Contributor

    That's a build sheet from Fisher body. It only has body info on it, not options such as engine, brakes, drivetrain, etc.

    First Group
    W= Tinted windshield
    D= power top
    Second Group
    C=
    X= 2 speed automatic
    G= center console
    Fourth Group
    F= Remote control mirror
    Fifth Group
    K= Door edge guards
    Y= Deluxe seat belts

    Nice find!
     
  3. wkillgs

    wkillgs Gold Level Contributor

    Dual quads weren't a factory option, they were added later. You can check the part number and date code on the manifold and carbs to see if they're possibly a match for your build date. Best case is the dealer installed them before delivery to the customer. Most likely is a previous owner put a used setup on there.
    The fuel line and choke tell me they're not original.
     
  4. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    The front fuel line could be original just the line was turned to match up to the set-up used as well as the front carb. as there is no prevision for a choke.
    The rear carb.could be original just that a manual choke adaptation was used in place of the the hot air choke. The rear carb. also looks like it has the air adjustment screw for the idle speed.

    Tom T.
     
  5. GSXER

    GSXER Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the info these are the carbs 20210407_171003_HDR.jpg 20210407_170931_HDR.jpg
     
  6. GSXER

    GSXER Well-Known Member

    Front carb
     

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  7. Mike Sobotka

    Mike Sobotka Founders Club Member

    Hey Joe, You coming to BG with those 2 yellow GSX's?
     
  8. GSXER

    GSXER Well-Known Member

    I plan on going one GSX is getting restored the other resto candidate I may haul over there forsale..you need another project?
     
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  9. Mike Sobotka

    Mike Sobotka Founders Club Member

  10. wkillgs

    wkillgs Gold Level Contributor

    Those are 1965 carbs:

    1964-5 Front auto trans = #3645
    CM4 date code = 3rd week December 1964 (1965 model year)

    1965 Rear auto trans = #3925
    AL4 date code = first week November 1964 (1965 model year)

    1966 is #4050 front, #4051 rear


    Does the engine have the correct MR code (1966 GS 401) stamped on the surface in front of the valley pan?
     
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  11. GSXER

    GSXER Well-Known Member

    Yes..trans doesnt 20210409_002657_HDR.jpg have vin # stamped?
     
  12. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    I hope you bring it Joe.
     
  13. gs66

    gs66 Silver Level contributor

    The VIN should be on the same pad as the MR but farther over. Nice car!
     

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