Author Topic: 427/425 (Read 15927 times)

crownroyal58 · « **on:** December 05, 2016, 07:53:10 PM »

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 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 05, 2016, 08:11:37 PM »

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 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 05, 2016, 08:19:14 PM »

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 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 05, 2016, 08:21:01 PM »

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

william · « **Reply #4 on:** December 05, 2016, 08:26:10 PM »

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 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 05, 2016, 11:58:17 PM »

It has value. You have any pics?

crownroyal58 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 06, 2016, 01:49:26 PM »

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

Kelley W King · « **Reply #7 on:** December 06, 2016, 02:12:34 PM »

What kind of car is it? Impala?

crownroyal58 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 06, 2016, 03:27:52 PM »

Yes it is an Impala

crownroyal58 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 06, 2016, 03:29:49 PM »

here is a couple more pics

crownroyal58 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 06, 2016, 03:30:59 PM »

sorry about the duplicate pic

69Z28-RS · « **Reply #11 on:** December 06, 2016, 03:48:03 PM »

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 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 06, 2016, 04:14:02 PM »

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

69Z28-RS · « **Reply #13 on:** December 06, 2016, 04:21:37 PM »

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 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 06, 2016, 04:41:30 PM »

Does the partial vin on the block match the car?

x77-69z28 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 06, 2016, 04:42:31 PM »

Would be a nice family car!

crownroyal58 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 06, 2016, 04:52:40 PM »

tar6569 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 06, 2016, 05:12:16 PM »

PM sent, I run the website Impalas.org and do lots of research on these cars. Would be a great research tool

tar6569 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 06, 2016, 05:19:02 PM »

And the partial vin decodes to a 69 fullsize Chevy from the Wilmington plant

crownroyal58 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 06, 2016, 05:49:30 PM »

additional pics

crownroyal58 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 06, 2016, 05:51:45 PM »

one more

68camaroz28 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 06, 2016, 07:21:56 PM »

To costly to restore vs value but agree that would make for a fun ride and conversation piece when at cruise in and old up! I like it! Maybe a type of rat rod, yea!

ds1 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 07, 2016, 12:37:32 AM »

Why is the intake painted?

69Z28-RS · « **Reply #23 on:** December 07, 2016, 03:40:58 AM »

Quote from: ds1 on December 07, 2016, 12:37:32 AM

Why is the intake painted?

Cast iron intake....apparently...

BillOhio · « **Reply #24 on:** December 07, 2016, 03:59:11 AM »

Looks like the orange flaked off and aluminum on that one runner?

z28z11 · « **Reply #25 on:** December 07, 2016, 04:49:49 AM »

I believe you're right - paint flaking off of aluminum.

I remember my uncle, a detective with Metro Police, bringing his 427 '69 by the house to show it off in '69. Wish I had taken pictures of it at the time -

A few days afterward, a friend of my sister brought his next car by the house - a '68 SS427 Impala convertible, triple black car (my parents had a '68 327 Impala Custom Coupe at the time). I can still remember that one in my "Cars I Wish I Could Have Had" list.
Those were the days -

Regards,
Steve

KurtS · « **Reply #26 on:** December 07, 2016, 05:15:12 AM »

I think it still has value and is worth restoring.
Notice it's a 2-tone car - champagne and burnished brown.

Sauron327 · « **Reply #27 on:** December 07, 2016, 12:54:10 PM »

That's worth yanking the frame, replacing the bent sheetmetal and running it as is, provided the motor is good. Easy job. Where are you going to find a 4 door 427/425? You don't have to do a rotisserie resto for the car to have value. We've started cars that have sat outside untouched for thirty years.

bcmiller · « **Reply #28 on:** December 07, 2016, 01:18:44 PM »

Any hints that it was a law enforcement car? Could also have been a sheriffs personal car, based on the color(s).

Engine may be in questionable condition. Sitting with the hood down and engine compartment enclosed would help preserve things a lot better - compared to how it has been sitting since the accident. It may be perfectly fine, but don't bank on it.

crownroyal58 · « **Reply #29 on:** December 07, 2016, 05:18:45 PM »

Thanks for all the input and info about this car, i could share more about it but one of the members here went out of his way to locate it in an attempt to purchase even though i had interest in it. I learned from this that i should not be so revealing with the info about future finds. In the event that i wind up with it i plan to do a simple restoring just because i think it would be cool to have.

Z28Project · « **Reply #30 on:** December 07, 2016, 05:40:34 PM »

Get it bought and then share more pics. I think it's neat! I'm not real knowledgeable on them but I've never seen a 4-door L72.

Sauron327 · « **Reply #31 on:** December 07, 2016, 06:27:25 PM »

Quote from: crownroyal58 on December 07, 2016, 05:18:45 PM

Thanks for all the input and info about this car, i could share more about it but one of the members here went out of his way to locate it in an attempt to purchase even though i had interest in it. I learned from this that i should not be so revealing with the info about future finds. In the event that i wind up with it i plan to do a simple restoring just because i think it would be cool to have.

Not surprising. There are a lot of snakes in this hobby who would throw your mother under bus while you watched so they could acquire a car or part. They are not in this as hobby, it's just a business to them.
Go get the car.

JKZ27 · « **Reply #32 on:** December 07, 2016, 07:00:11 PM »

Quote from: crownroyal58 on December 07, 2016, 05:18:45 PM

Thanks for all the input and info about this car, i could share more about it but one of the members here went out of his way to locate it in an attempt to purchase even though i had interest in it. I learned from this that i should not be so revealing with the info about future finds. In the event that i wind up with it i plan to do a simple restoring just because i think it would be cool to have.

That's disappointing and, sadly, like Sauron says, not surprising. I hope whoever it was didn't screw up the deal for you.
I also hope you can still grab it and share more.

x77-69z28 · « **Reply #33 on:** December 07, 2016, 08:03:09 PM »

Oh boy, Burnished Brown!!!!

jacmac · « **Reply #34 on:** December 08, 2016, 12:09:45 AM »

I like to have that for my 69 chevelle

Kelley W King · « **Reply #35 on:** December 08, 2016, 12:59:07 PM »

The 400 turbo should be a CX. That could be a deal maker if it is. They are rare and kick A##.

william · « **Reply #36 on:** December 08, 2016, 03:48:53 PM »

There were two high-performance versions of the TH400 for 1969: CX for Camaro, Chevelle & Nova CY for Corvette and B body.

Must be short-shaft/long-shaft as the case assemblies have different part numbers.

68camaroz28 · « **Reply #37 on:** December 09, 2016, 12:58:59 AM »

Quote from: JKZ27 on December 07, 2016, 07:00:11 PM

Quote from: crownroyal58 on December 07, 2016, 05:18:45 PM
Thanks for all the input and info about this car, i could share more about it but one of the members here went out of his way to locate it in an attempt to purchase even though i had interest in it. I learned from this that i should not be so revealing with the info about future finds. In the event that i wind up with it i plan to do a simple restoring just because i think it would be cool to have.

That's disappointing and, sadly, like Sauron says, not surprising. I hope whoever it was didn't screw up the deal for you.
I also hope you can still grab it and share more.

X3 and hope you are able to obtain! One very cool and rare Automobile!

rodent · « **Reply #38 on:** December 09, 2016, 06:44:32 AM »

Quote from: crownroyal58 on December 07, 2016, 05:18:45 PM

Thanks for all the input and info about this car, i could share more about it but one of the members here went out of his way to locate it in an attempt to purchase even though i had interest in it. I learned from this that i should not be so revealing with the info about future finds. In the event that i wind up with it i plan to do a simple restoring just because i think it would be cool to have.

Give the Slippery Gypsy up.

bcmiller · « **Reply #39 on:** December 10, 2016, 12:50:08 AM »

I really don't care who it was. It wasn't me.

But if this car does sell, I would like to know more about it. I would really have wanted to try for it, but the timing is wrong for any more projects at this time and I don't have room. But Burnished Brown is a REALLY good color.

I just hope the engine and the CY coded transmission stay with the car!

x77-69z28 · « **Reply #40 on:** December 10, 2016, 02:25:05 PM »

I care who it was!

69Z28-RS · « **Reply #41 on:** December 10, 2016, 06:19:14 PM »

I concur with X77 on this one.... but it would likely very much embarrass the offender... although I personally doubt any of our 'regulars' would do this...

70L34 · « **Reply #42 on:** December 10, 2016, 07:26:11 PM »

Neat car, I had a 425hp Biscayne a while back. If you decide to pass please let us know, deserves restoring!

Dave Siltman · « **Reply #43 on:** December 17, 2016, 03:05:51 PM »

"Loose lips sink ships"......"and a closed trap won't let out the catch" (that second one is my own line by the way). Go get it and let us know the outcome!

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Author Topic: 427/425 (Read 15927 times)