Sounds like a fun project.
I had a '66 Tempest Drop-Top Sprint many many years ago.
I would suggest you confirm engine first.
If your not aware here are the Casting numbers used on '66 blocks, found on passenger side of block;
9782, 9783, 9784. (Example of '67 shown below)
Here are the Engine Letter Codes for '66, found on block deck just behind oil fill tube;
ZK, ZF, ZS w/MT. ZN, ZG, ZM w/AT 66’ 1BC
ZD w/MT. ZE w/AT 66’ 4BC (Example of a MT '66 shown below)
If the engine is correct for the car I would investigate deeper to determine what is wrong.
Oh and We love pictures!
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