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Sicboy · 06-10-2009, 03:08 AM

Hey y'all. Just picked up a '66 Chevy pickup to haul my boy's toy's around (dirtbikes)...and my GF's...and mine. Has a V8, a passenger car 4-speed with a Hurst shifter and an Eddlebrock 4bbl. Got it for a helluva steal. One question though, I'm tryin to determine if it's a 283 or a 327. The stamp just below the right head at the front of the block reads "F03I4WY". What the hell is a WY?

Cheers,
Gary

63 & 64 Bowties · 06-10-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Sicboy

What the hell is a WY?

Wyoming.... Sorry, couldn't resist.

Very nice truck, and welcome to the board. If someone doesn't answer your question, try posting over on the engine and drivetrain section of this board.

ChopperDr · 06-10-2009, 07:51 AM

No idea on the motor, but thats a beauty of a truck you have there.

Chop

jason65 · 06-10-2009, 07:54 AM

Welcome! Good lookin truck.

72BlckButy · 06-10-2009, 07:54 AM

Great looking '66!

joe231 · 06-10-2009, 08:12 AM

according to Mortec...that location is the

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY DATE/SUFFIX CODE and partial VIN code information

http://www.mortec.com/location.htm

you need the number from the back of the engine directly behind the left cylinder head, between the head and the trans, (can be hard to see and gunked up, sometimes a mirror helps), should be a 6, 7, or 8 numbers,
then you can look here to see what engine it is

http://www.mortec.com/castnum.htm

Looks like a nice rig!!

jrocket567 · 06-10-2009, 05:24 PM

I couldn't find a WY, but all W* in that era are a 283.

http://www.americanclassic.com/paint.htm?p1=engines

you can run the VIN through there and see what that VIN matches up to as well.

with the transmission, looks like it has been "worked on", so there is really no clue what the engine is.

Hilandr451 · 06-10-2009, 05:41 PM

Nice Truck!!!

I really like the chrome step bumper. I recognise that bumper - 1969 - 1972 Chevy / GMC.

I was wondering if that bumper would cross over to our trucks! I wonder if the previous owner had to do any fabricating to get it to fit?

**Captainfab** · 06-11-2009, 12:07 AM

Nice truck you have there. Do you have plans for any changes/upgrades?

I couldn't find a 'WY' when I looked either, I'll let you know if I find it.

Sicboy · 07-02-2009, 01:53 AM

Thanks for the props. We've determined that it's a 327. Don't plan on many changes, just some upgrades. Installed a set of cast aluminum corvette valve covers, installed a new set of BFG Radial TAs, have a edelbrock manifold to install, have a procomp hei distributor to install, replace brakes, replace shocks, change out 378 gears for 308's, rebuild tranny, new wood bed (maybe using local madrone). That's about it.

Cheers,
Gary

hewlett2002000 · 07-02-2009, 02:28 AM

very nice truck. very clean from the looks of it. is that a gas tank in the bed or under it? i see the filler neck int he side of the bed, if that is what it is.
John

Woogeroo · 07-02-2009, 03:43 AM

That is a sweet truck!

Welcome!

-W

**aerotruk63** · 07-02-2009, 05:32 AM

Very nice truck,

Dinos63 · 07-02-2009, 09:38 AM

nice find

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-02-2009, 10:35 AM

What.... NO pictures of the right side of the truck...

Looks good. Nice find..

Woogeroo · 07-02-2009, 04:31 PM

Uhm... does this thing have dual tanks?

What is that on the bed itself, behind the cab there?

-W

MacAttack · 07-02-2009, 04:37 PM

Dude, you know I hate you - right?

Mac.

Sicboy · 07-03-2009, 11:42 AM

That was a 50 gal auxiliary fuel tank in the bed...I pulled it out.

Alan's Classic · 07-03-2009, 12:09 PM

to the funny farm, as you already know this is a great place. Your truck sure is purdy!!

MacAttack · 07-03-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Your truck sure is purdy!!

(and this guy would know)

06-10-2009, 03:08 AM	#1
Sicboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 200	My new '66 Hey y'all. Just picked up a '66 Chevy pickup to haul my boy's toy's around (dirtbikes)...and my GF's...and mine. Has a V8, a passenger car 4-speed with a Hurst shifter and an Eddlebrock 4bbl. Got it for a helluva steal. One question though, I'm tryin to determine if it's a 283 or a 327. The stamp just below the right head at the front of the block reads "F03I4WY". What the hell is a WY? Cheers, Gary

06-10-2009, 07:51 AM	#3
ChopperDr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 189	Re: My new '66 No idea on the motor, but thats a beauty of a truck you have there. Chop

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jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: My new '66 Welcome! Good lookin truck.

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72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My new '66 Great looking '66! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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jrocket567 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 17	Re: My new '66 I couldn't find a WY, but all W* in that era are a 283. http://www.americanclassic.com/paint.htm?p1=engines you can run the VIN through there and see what that VIN matches up to as well. with the transmission, looks like it has been "worked on", so there is really no clue what the engine is.

06-10-2009, 05:41 PM	#8
Hilandr451 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 316	Re: My new '66 Nice Truck!!! I really like the chrome step bumper. I recognise that bumper - 1969 - 1972 Chevy / GMC. I was wondering if that bumper would cross over to our trucks! I wonder if the previous owner had to do any fabricating to get it to fit? __________________ Greg Smith a.k.a. "The Highlander" 1966 C20 Custom Camper, 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Highlander's Project Pics Highlander's web site: www.6066ChevyTrucks.com Last edited by Hilandr451; 06-10-2009 at 05:44 PM.

06-11-2009, 12:07 AM	#9
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07-02-2009, 01:53 AM	#10
Sicboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 200	Re: My new '66 Thanks for the props. We've determined that it's a 327. Don't plan on many changes, just some upgrades. Installed a set of cast aluminum corvette valve covers, installed a new set of BFG Radial TAs, have a edelbrock manifold to install, have a procomp hei distributor to install, replace brakes, replace shocks, change out 378 gears for 308's, rebuild tranny, new wood bed (maybe using local madrone). That's about it. Cheers, Gary Last edited by Sicboy; 07-02-2009 at 02:03 AM.

07-02-2009, 02:28 AM	#11
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: My new '66 very nice truck. very clean from the looks of it. is that a gas tank in the bed or under it? i see the filler neck int he side of the bed, if that is what it is. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

07-02-2009, 03:43 AM	#12
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07-02-2009, 04:31 PM	#16
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: My new '66 Uhm... does this thing have dual tanks? What is that on the bed itself, behind the cab there? -W

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07-03-2009, 11:42 AM	#18
Sicboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 200	Re: My new '66 That was a 50 gal auxiliary fuel tank in the bed...I pulled it out.

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