Differences within Model Years

EXTERIOR:
1. Turn indicators on 67..not on 66
2. Hood letters different..raised on 66, recessed on 67
3. Hubcaps..spinners on 66, not on 67
4. Front grille medallion...gold on 66, red on 67 Front bumper
5. Guard design & placement different Rear bumper placement different...design is the same
6. Wiper arms & blades...chrome on 66, anodized on 67
7. Vinyl tops and chrome are different
8. GLASS: Door glass is cut different at the top (at front of glass)
9. Tinted rear window...optional on 66..standard on 67

ENGINES:
10. 318 (poly-block for 66...wedge engine for 67)
11. 361-2bbl dropped in 66 for 383-2bbl in 67
12. 440-4bbl available in 67 only

INTERIOR:
13. Inside rear view mirror different
14. Drivers side remote control mirror knob different
15. Windshield pillars (painted on 66, chrome on 67)
16. Headlight "hold open" &
17. 4 way flasher handles changed
18. 4 way flasher system (optional on 66, standard on 67)
19. Steering column (standard on 66, collapsible on 67)
20. Steering wheel (woodgrain only for 66, optional on 67)
21. Hood release (inside on 66, outside on 67)
22. Bucket seat pattern & stitching
23. Ashtray in passenger door armrest only in 67
24. Console (full in 66, split in 67)
25. Headrest available in 67
26. Clock face and lighting different
27. Auto shift plate in console different
28. Automatic on column available only in 67
29. Interior light under dash on passenger side (67 only)
30. Wiper motor (variable speed only for 66, 2-speed standard for 67,varible speed optional for 67)
31. Parking brake warning light different
32. Turn signal switch & handle different (67 switch will not fit 66 column)
33. Console standard on 66, optional on 67
34. Rear seat hinges
35. Chrome under the dash has changed 67

ELECTRICAL:
36. Complete wiring harnesses different (NOT INTERCHANGEABLE)
37. Headlight limit switches different
38. Tachometers changed (remote sender on 66, built in sender on 67)
39. Horn relay placement moved in 67

MISC:
40. Single stage master cylinder on 66, dual stage on 67
41. Power steering pump (5/8" return on 66, 1/2" return on 67)
42. Early 66 cars had "clamp on" style sway bars
43. Early 66 dashes had "flat style" pointers Vacuum gauge offered for 67, not 66 (must have console in 67)
44. Rear center ashtray & lighter standard for 67
45. Trunk locks & keys are different between the 2 years
46. Washer bottle & pump different
47. Front parking & turn signal housings mounted differently
48. Some cars have chrome e-brake handles, others have black (WHY?)
49. Disk brakes offered in mid-66
50. Radio Knobs different

My many thanks go out to fellow Charger owner Thomas Connell who sent me this list and to the many others on the 66/67 Charger Discussion Group

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