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Orphans - documentation or VIN-stamped drivetrains - in search of the original cars => 1969 - Orphans => Topic started by: BULLITT65 on December 18, 2021, 05:56:59 PM

Title: DZ block with partial vin
Post by: BULLITT65 on December 18, 2021, 05:56:59 PM

I saw this ad on BAT for a late 69Z for sale it has a transplanted DZ block from June with partial vin that appears to be 19N*83008. Maybe you guys can have a look and see it more clearly than I can. I was thinking 19N683008 ? So it would be for a VIN 124379N683008.
thoughts?



https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-chevrolet-camaro-z-28-49/

Seller: DBparson

Title: Re: DZ block with partial vin
Post by: bcmiller on December 18, 2021, 06:04:08 PM

Yes with an 0604DZ stamping - first digit would need to be a 6

Title: Re: DZ block with partial vin
Post by: BULLITT65 on December 18, 2021, 06:29:11 PM

The same car has a M21 with partial VIN 19N646297, perhaps for the guy with VIN 124379N646297.🙂

Title: Re: DZ block with partial vin
Post by: 69RALLYSPORTZ28 on December 19, 2021, 01:57:20 AM

With the VIN 124379N683008, would this DZ block have originally been installed in a Z/28 built in September 1969?
On average, about how many weeks prior to the build date of the car could the engine block have been cast and the engine assembled?
Would a mid April cast date and an early June engine assembly date be reasonable?

Title: Re: DZ block with partial vin
Post by: KurtS on December 20, 2021, 05:29:20 AM

Most engines in that timeframe are closer. But there's a Sep 69 Z within 30 units that has the same 0604 block date.

Title: Re: DZ block with partial vin
Post by: bcmiller on December 20, 2021, 02:47:34 PM

Quote from: 69RALLYSPORTZ28 on December 19, 2021, 01:57:20 AM

Would a mid April cast date and an early June engine assembly date be reasonable?

Most are closer but there are known cases with that much of a spread between casting and assembly.