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Decoding/Numbers / Re: cast date verse build date 1969 Z10

« on: February 11, 2023, 01:57:11 AM »

There are numbers on it, but I don't recall what they are off the top of my head, it is just a short block I picked up a few years ago. It is not from a Camaro, my intent was to deck it and leave it blank, not restamp it. I just want a date code that would be correct for the car. I have a couple earlier engines available that I could use if needed.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: cast date verse build date 1969 Z10

« on: February 10, 2023, 08:06:16 PM »

I'll send the VIN to you direct. My Dad purchased this Z10 in 1972 less engine and trans as it had been raced. He put a 327 and 4-speed in it, and it became My Mom's driver for about the next 10 years. It has been in storage and only driven a few times in the last 40 years. I am looking to put a correct engine back in it, and have the dated coded block mentioned above. But I'm questioning if the dates are too close, and should be looking for an earlier date.

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Decoding/Numbers / cast date verse build date 1969 Z10

« on: February 09, 2023, 09:12:11 PM »

I am sure this question has been asked hundreds of times. I have a 69 Z10 build date 04C , and I have found a block dated D 18 69. Is that too close? Looking for input.
Thanks