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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Date codes vs build dates.

« on: July 17, 2008, 04:49:51 AM »

Typically it's 30-90 days...So you are right at the "cut off"..But i'd say its decent chance of being origianal.....Does it have the deep grove pulley with GM part #?

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Decoding/Numbers / Part of suffix code/assembly date cut off under cylinder head....Possible?

« on: July 17, 2008, 04:40:18 AM »

I'm trying to verify authenticity of #'s for a friend on a 69 L78 Camaro....The suffix code/assembly date is partially under the cylinder head...IS the possible?

Was the deck stamped prior to cylinder head installation?

I thought it was done AFTER the engine was completely assembled which would make this block a restamp..Just wondering...Seller swears its a legit stamp..

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General Discussion / Tailpan blackout on 69' tuxedo black SS396?

« on: August 01, 2007, 06:31:05 AM »

Did 1969 396 tuxedo black cars recieve the semi-flat paint on the rear tailpan? I got one at work i'm finishing up, and figure i'd check before pulling the trigger..

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 69 Z database

« on: October 30, 2006, 02:23:12 AM »

Did LA cars also feature this bulkhead marking? I took the seat out of a semi-original  VN Z recently, and nothing...

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: your thoughts on date code 302

« on: August 11, 2006, 04:56:40 AM »

Probably too early.....The most i've ever seen is about 3 weeks from engine assembly date to car build date