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Originality / 1968 L78 Fuel Pump

« Last post by BarryNyc on Today at 12:24:30 AM »

Hi All,

Can anyone tell me the correct fuel pump for my 1968 L78?   Build is Sept, manual transmission if that makes a difference.   I have seen 40470 and I have also seen 40727 listed.   Also the GM part number would be appreciated.

Thank you!

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Decoding 1969 Camaro Z28

« Last post by Danzo on March 28, 2025, 11:05:36 PM »

Post a picture of the axle stamp. How about a picture of the casting date stamp.
Doc

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General Discussion / Re: MO Block

« Last post by GMAD_Van Nuys on March 28, 2025, 10:50:28 PM »

I have a 1987 parts catalog from MacPherson Chevrolet and a "smallblock V-8 bare block, high tin alloy casting, 4-inch bore, 4-bolt caps, 2.45 inch main journal cranks," had a list price of $631, but available for $536.35.  I'd imagine that a replacement MO block back in the 1970s was available from GM for a similar price and if someone damaged their original block, they would probably just replace it as matching numbers back then wasn't an issue.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Decoding 1969 Camaro Z28

« Last post by 1967CorvetteCoupe on March 28, 2025, 04:44:08 PM »

William and David thank you both for a reply. I need to dig deeper on the rear axle code. Car has evidence of being raced in the day. So trans was probably replaced with no vin on it.

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Decoding/Numbers / Caveat Emptor...another repro body tag?

« Last post by william on March 28, 2025, 02:41:50 PM »

https://www.ebay.com/itm/226667219157

124379N579916

From the ad: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro REAL X22 SS

The error makes this one easy.

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General Discussion / Re: New Pics needed for Homepage

« Last post by bcmiller on March 28, 2025, 02:36:05 PM »

That will work. I am going to send you a message so I know how to label your full name, partial name or CRG handle with the pic.

Thank you!

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Decoding 1969 Camaro Z28

« Last post by David K on March 28, 2025, 02:21:18 PM »

I don’t think any transmission would not have the VIN stamp on it due to warranty and QC tracking, same as the engine. I never say never, but …..

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Decoding 1969 Camaro Z28

« Last post by william on March 28, 2025, 02:12:13 PM »

The rear axle code is missing a character. Should be eight; ex: BU0220G2.

Reviewing data, that’s the only known axle date that fits. February 2nd was a Sunday; not likely and don’t have an example. The Detroit gear and axle plant was 2,300 miles from VN, 12 days seems possible.

Don’t have P9B18C in my data. Have P9B21C in a VN Z/28 built just after yours.

The missing VIN will be a concern as re-stampers have a process to eliminate them.

Here’s some restored Muncie main cases; three had the same VIN.

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General Discussion / Re: MO Block

« Last post by x66 714 on March 28, 2025, 02:11:55 PM »

What is the VIN? I've been looking for mine for 49 years....Joe

Same here,...owned the car for 44 years, semi-actively looking for mine for at least 30 of those years.

Although an 02 built block would be too early for mine, I'd like to see the VIN anyway, please?

Mine most likely was a 02xx or something close to that. Not always 1st in, 1st out.....Joe

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General Discussion / Re: MO Block

« Last post by FRANKTHECRANK on March 28, 2025, 01:56:26 PM »

What is the VIN? I've been looking for mine for 49 years....Joe

Same here,...owned the car for 44 years, semi-actively looking for mine for at least 30 of those years.

Although an 02 built block would be too early for mine, I'd like to see the VIN anyway, please?