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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: HOT3O2 on October 14, 2011, 10:41:04 PM

Title: DZ Block For Sale On E-Bay
Post by: HOT3O2 on October 14, 2011, 10:41:04 PM
I was just wondering what you guys thought of this DZ block that's up for sale on E-Bay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Chevrolet-Camaro-Z-28-DZ-302-Engine-Long-Block-New-Parts-And-Machine-Work-/230666324684?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item35b4c8cacc
Title: Re: DZ Block For Sale On E-Bay
Post by: tmodel66 on October 15, 2011, 01:06:27 AM
The heads were cast on the 3rd and the engine assembled on the 4th. I don't know about that.
Title: Re: DZ Block For Sale On E-Bay
Post by: KurtS on October 15, 2011, 08:06:31 AM
I tend to think that's a real pad stamp.
Title: Re: DZ Block For Sale On E-Bay
Post by: JohnZ on October 15, 2011, 02:59:30 PM
The heads were cast on the 3rd and the engine assembled on the 4th. I don't know about that.

It didn't have those heads when it was built originally.
Title: Re: DZ Block For Sale On E-Bay
Post by: red69 on October 15, 2011, 03:18:01 PM
If the pad stamp is real, where is the VIN, seller claims he can't find it elswhere.
Title: Re: DZ Block For Sale On E-Bay
Post by: lynnbilodeau on October 15, 2011, 03:34:34 PM
I have a DZ block from the same time period (Dec 17, 1968).  The vin derivitive is down by the starter, but not legible.  Even with a lupe, I can only make out an "N", and possible the very bottom of a "1" or a "7" along the way.  One of the guys stamping these during that time period just didn't hit it very hard.  My guess is that there would be SOME evidence of the derivitive down by the starter.  The guy I bought my block from had said the same thing as this guy, that there is no other stamp.  On mine, part of it is there, just very faint.
Title: Re: DZ Block For Sale On E-Bay
Post by: Gramps69Z on October 15, 2011, 04:19:54 PM
If the pad stamp is real, where is the VIN, seller claims he can't find it elswhere.




The VIN was moved during this time frame.
http://www.camaros.org/images/pages/decoding/1969_V8engine_alt_stamp_location.jpg
Title: Re: DZ Block For Sale On E-Bay
Post by: HOT3O2 on October 15, 2011, 06:08:02 PM
My engine is stamped V1203DZ. One day before his. I have the VIN. Stamped right next to it. Mine is a Van Nuys car. Maybe this one is a Nor. car