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Hello all, I just bought myself a stripped-down shell of a '66 Cyclone GT hardtop, along with many boxes and bundles of parts that go with it. No engine or tranny but the VIN and doorplate indicate it was an S-code 390 w/C6 automatic. This will be my first restoration project, although I've wanted one of these ever since I got rid of the '66 Caliente I drove in high school. I look forward to learning from everyone's experience on here and I hope I can contribute some along the way. -Steve

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we are so glad you got what you have and this is the place to be....just last Friday at our monthly cruise there was one there equipped just like yours with 32,000 miles on it....he was asking 28 grand for it and the factory AC didn't work..but it was nice..so welcome ...the go to guys are on here waiting to help....thanks and good luck on your build,,build it your way,,always please yourself.....( wife included)…...POP
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Welcome on! :D
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Welcome on and post pictures, we all like pictures here.

See Ya,
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Welcome aboard! :D And when you get started on your build, start a build thread so we can follow along. We love pics, too.

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skoker
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Thanks for the warm welcome! I haven’t taken delivery yet so I don’t have any good pictures. I’ll post some as soon as I get the car home.

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Welcome, what are your plans for the car?
Looking forward to following your build.
I'm not an avid reader so more pics the better :D
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My Cyclone GT was delivered yesterday. Yes, it needs a lot of work.
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skoker wrote:My Cyclone GT was delivered yesterday. Yes, it needs a lot of work.
That gives you something to do :P One of my favorite body styles is '66 2dr hardtop, I bet you can make a super nice car out of it. Not sure how hard it is to find parts for them but since it shares the Fairlane platform I am sure most of the mechanical parts are easier to come by.

Can't wait to see you start working on it.

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Thanks, Mike. Speaking of Fairlane compatibility, do you know if floor pans are interchangeable between '66 Fairlanes and Comets? The floors on this one are worse than I thought. :(

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well you have a good platform to start with,,a 2drht...have seen worst that were brought back to a great looking ride..time effort and dollars and throw in a lot of sweat....you'll be there...good luck !! pop
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skoker wrote:do you know if floor pans are interchangeable between '66 Fairlanes and Comets?
I am going to say yes, if I am wrong someone here will correct me :P

Check the regular places like Mac's etc. and see if they list them as the same.

Good luck, I think it will all come together for you just fine.

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Looks like a great project. Good luck, and keep us posted on your progress. :D

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Can someone please help me decode my VIN and option codes?

The VIN Stamped on the radiator mount and stamped under the LF fender is
6J26S504480

The options on the door plate are:
63H F H2 02L 52 4 4
Body Color Trim Date D.S.O. Axle Trans.

Thanks!

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Hope that white wall cleans up nice ya :lol: :D
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