Hello, hope someone out there can help. I'm going to see a 1967 326 HO bird for sale in my area and I'm wondering how to tell if it is a true HO. I know the block has "YM" on it, but is it possible the the block could be from another car? It is a Powerglide on the column, has manual drum brakes, a flat hood (no scoops or tach). I do not have the vin or trim tag info yet. It has the HO stripes but these can be bought anywhere. Just wondering if there is a telltale rule that could tell me if it was real...did they always come with power brakes, for instance...any help would be appreciated!!

Niki

spend the 50$ on a phs....it will tell you every thing.

Niki, Look on the trim tag, in the third group there should be a (M) for 326 HO.

Thank you!! Does anyone have a link for the PHS?

From what you have said above the car does sound like the real thing. YM was a code used for HO automatic transmission HO cars. HO's also had a flat hood. Carb would be a Carter #AFB4246S or 48S if it has AC. Heads are #141. Good luck!

Thank you everyone! I'll let you know what happens.

Niki

use a phs. it may be a bit salty at the time to spend to try to identify a car but if its a rare car it will pay off in the end!