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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Decoding/Numbers => Topic started by: Flowjoe on May 14, 2008, 08:25:26 PM

Title: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: Flowjoe on May 14, 2008, 08:25:26 PM

I was double checking the date code on this axle (I had always interpreted it as a '68) and my eyes are playing tricks...is it a year code of 8 or 9?

I read it as D 25 8 or 9...large file warning:
(http://members.cox.net/flowjoe/Z28/BU05.1.jpg)

Title: Re: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: Flowjoe on May 14, 2008, 09:37:12 PM

(http://members.cox.net/flowjoe/Z28/BU05.jpg)

This is the axle stamp from the same rear end

Title: Re: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: Flowjoe on May 14, 2008, 09:38:38 PM

Here is the date code (casting) from a BV coded rear I had - it contains an 8 & a 9:
(http://members.cox.net/flowjoe/Z28/BV5.jpg)

Title: Re: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: tom on May 15, 2008, 01:49:00 AM

Looks like a probable nine from here.

Tom

Title: Re: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: Flowjoe on May 15, 2008, 02:50:33 AM

Quote from: tom on May 15, 2008, 01:49:00 AM

Looks like a probable nine from here.

Tom

thanks for the input Tom

Title: Re: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: JohnZ on May 15, 2008, 06:16:19 PM

I agree - I'd call it a "9"; configuration of the bottom half of the character is different than an "8".

Title: Re: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: Flowjoe on May 15, 2008, 09:34:03 PM

Quote from: JohnZ on May 15, 2008, 06:16:19 PM

I agree - I'd call it a "9"; configuration of the bottom half of the character is different than an "8".

Thanks John - appreciate the input

Title: Re: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: Jerry@CHP on May 16, 2008, 12:52:42 AM

D259 is correct to my eyes. 

JM

Title: Re: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: Flowjoe on May 16, 2008, 02:57:37 AM

Quote from: Jerry@CHP on May 16, 2008, 12:52:42 AM

D259 is correct to my eyes. 

JM

Thank you also for the input Jerry.

Now the next question:  Is this a good fit for an 05A Norwood built car?

Title: Re: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: Jerry@CHP on May 16, 2008, 03:34:51 AM

I would say yes,

JM

Title: Re: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: Flowjoe on May 16, 2008, 01:49:25 PM

Quote from: Jerry@CHP on May 16, 2008, 03:34:51 AM

I would say yes,

JM

Thanks again for the input Jerry