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Offline Brian

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Looking for some '66 information
« on: September 28, 2009, 01:43:39 PM »
I know there are some guys on here with 1966 cars and thought maybe someone could help me with some information.  I have a 66 Skyark (not a GS) and for many years now have been searching for a factory vacuum truck release setup for it.  I figure I am going to have to buy the pieces separately (already have the correct button), but I have never actually seen what the correct actuator looks like for a '66 Skylark.  The service manual shows a representation of it, but I need to see a good picture of one so I will know when I find the right one. 
  On that same note, if someone has or knows where I could find one, I would really appreciate that information too! 

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Re: Looking for some '66 information
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2009, 09:24:07 AM »
Brian, I don't have a trunk release. But I do have 2 pages from the 66 assembly manual that show the installation.
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Walt K
Eastern Pa

66 GS Astro Blue/blue 425 auto
66 GS Silver Mist/black 401 4 spd
66 GS Flame Red/black 401 5 spd
66 GS Saddle Mist/black 401 L76 auto
66 Special Flame Red/black 300 5 spd
65 GS vert Verde Green/ Saddle buckets 401 4 spd
79 Turbo Regal

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Re: Looking for some '66 information
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2009, 02:36:26 PM »
Thanks for the information Walt.  Those are the same two pictures that are in the '66 Chasis service manual in the accessories section.   I have an idea what the actuator looks like from that picture, but I need a detailed picture of it so I can find the right one.  Also, the way that picture shows it mounted is impossible if you look how the structure for the truck latch mechanism is made in the trunk--it can't hang out past the structure at an angle like shown in that picture--the structure is right in the way in that area. 

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Re: Looking for some '66 information
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2009, 10:10:26 PM »
Brian, I saw a setup from a 63-65 Riv at the Carlise swap meet today. I took a few pics for you.
The 63-64 actuator produces a vacuum when you pull the knob out. The 65 actuator relies on a separate vacuum can connected to the engine. I didn't ask the price.
If you would like the guys contact info, send me a PM.

Walt K
Eastern Pa

66 GS Astro Blue/blue 425 auto
66 GS Silver Mist/black 401 4 spd
66 GS Flame Red/black 401 5 spd
66 GS Saddle Mist/black 401 L76 auto
66 Special Flame Red/black 300 5 spd
65 GS vert Verde Green/ Saddle buckets 401 4 spd
79 Turbo Regal