Re: [Chevelle-list] Z16?

[Z16CHEVELLEGUY]

The trunk has the emblem SS 396 and the 396 cross flags are on the front of the fenders. The Malibu SS emblem are also on the front fenders and not on the rear quarter panels. The trunk trim for the Z16 is also completely different using a large cast trim and 300 deluxe tail lights & trim.
All but 2 cars will have a VIN number somewhat like this.
65-13837 KAN*****
Two cars were built in Baltimore.
All Z16s were 396s (this was the only 375 HP hydraulic lifter 396 ever offered by Chevrolet) with 4 speeds (even though M-22s were built in 1965 Z16s came with M-20s) and no air conditioning. The rearend was from an Impala (reworked-no a bolt in), the front A arms and spindles were Oldsmoblie and 11 inch drum brakes were on the front and back. A dual snorkel air cleaner (chrome top) with a 396 emblem (cast) was on top of a 750 Holley. The air cleaner looks almost identical to a 70 1/2 LT1 350-370 Camaro
There were 201 Z16s built with one supposedly convertible. Its whereabouts is a mystery. The most famous z16 was owned by Dan (Hoss) Blocker the actor from Bonanza.
The Z16 wasn't that quick turning a [EMAIL PROTECTED] 99 mph off the showroom floor. Tires and open exhaust really helped turn it into a screamer.
The Z16 option was just under $1500.00 putting the car at about $4300.00.
I have several pictures of Z16s unrestored and restored including a Z16 drag car in Nevada. If anyone wants more information or any pictures e-mail me off the list.
                                                  Larry (Z)