427/425

[crownroyal58]

Can anyone share any info they may have on the 427/425 hp engine for 1969? The stamp on the block
reads T0522LS 97YO

[william]

According to Chevrolet by the numbers LS is an L72/TH400 for a passenger car. T0522 indicates it was assembled at the Tonawanda plant May 22, 1969.

The remainder of the characters are likely part of the partial VIN for the car it was originally installed in.

[crownroyal58]

Thanks, but would this thing have any significant value to anyone? It is still in the car that was wrecked sometime in late 1970 to early 71 it has only 64,000 miles which is a lot in just a short life span.

[crownroyal58]

Oh, i know this is a camaro site but just thought someone here may know a little about this engine

[william]

If the car is rebuildable that's where it would have the most value. If not, the engine may have value to someone looking for an engine for a documented '69 L72 B body. 

But, expect a lot of questions concerning the condition of the engine. 46 years is a long time for an engine to sit.

[bcmiller]

It has value. You have any pics?

[crownroyal58]

yes but not sure if i can remember how to post them, i will try.

[Kelley W King]

What kind of car is it? Impala?

[crownroyal58]

Yes it is an Impala

[crownroyal58]

here is a couple more pics

[crownroyal58]

sorry about the duplicate pic

[69Z28-RS]

That car *might* be worth restoring ..  if it's in decent condition???  An original 427/425 should add some $value...   69 Impala 2 dr HT?   427/425 w/ Turbo 400

[crownroyal58]

Its a four door, i just can't figure why it has that engine.

[69Z28-RS]

I wonder if it might have been ordered as a 'Law Enforcement Vehicle'...?  Have you noticed anything unusual that might support that supposition? 

[x77-69z28]

Does the partial vin on the block match the car?