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BULLITT65

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Alternator stamp and date check
« on: October 31, 2019, 03:06:21 AM »
So I have been looking for the correct alternator for my white 69Z. I ran across a guy that has this one. My car is a early LA 10B car.
So 2 questions:
 is this a legit stamp?
is this too early for my car?

( I also sent the image to Gary, hopefully he can blow up the stamp area)
1969 garnet red Z/28 46k mile unrestored X77
-Looking for 3192477 (front) spiral shocks 3192851 (rear)
-Looking for an original LOF soft ray windshield
-Looking for original Delco side post negative battery cable part # 6297651AV

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Re: Alternator stamp and date check
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2019, 03:31:33 AM »
how about this:
1969 garnet red Z/28 46k mile unrestored X77
-Looking for 3192477 (front) spiral shocks 3192851 (rear)
-Looking for an original LOF soft ray windshield
-Looking for original Delco side post negative battery cable part # 6297651AV

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Re: Alternator stamp and date check
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2019, 04:23:52 AM »
Expanding an images size does not add information, Austin.   You need a higher resolution image...
What looks 'odd' to me with the image you have is that the area with the stamping appeared *different* than the remainder of the alternator case...  as if it had been played with, altered, etc...   Take it if they give it to you but based on that image, I would not pay anything more than a core charge for it..

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Re: Alternator stamp and date check
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2019, 07:32:03 AM »
As ever, just my opinion but based on that photo, I don't like the '8' in the date code, and the area around the '7' in '837' looks suspect.
Agree with Gary that in the overall picture, the stamping area has a distinctly different finish......
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Re: Alternator stamp and date check
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2019, 08:21:53 AM »
Here is 2 other alternators he is selling:
He also has some other parts listed on ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Chevelle-Camaro-Nova-L78-1100837-9-E-23-Alternator-GM-Original/193176455289?hash=item2cfa36c879:g:FHMAAOSw-A1dAtlr

Do these look bad as well?
1969 garnet red Z/28 46k mile unrestored X77
-Looking for 3192477 (front) spiral shocks 3192851 (rear)
-Looking for an original LOF soft ray windshield
-Looking for original Delco side post negative battery cable part # 6297651AV

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Re: Alternator stamp and date check
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2019, 11:00:13 AM »
That ebay seller in TN is well-known. Has multiple user ID's. Long thread over at sYc. Follows forum discussions. Caveat Emptor.
Tim in Australia.
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Sold at Clippinger Chevrolet in Covina, CA.
AHRA Formula Stock at Lions Dragstrip, NHRA E/MP at Pomona Raceway

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Re: Alternator stamp and date check
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2019, 12:04:23 PM »
Run don't walk.
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Re: Alternator stamp and date check
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2019, 02:41:54 PM »
For an early VN October build, I would be looking for 8J13 or 8J28.
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Re: Alternator stamp and date check
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2019, 03:53:34 PM »
Thank you guys for the help. I will pass on it.

 Thanks for the dates to look for William.
1969 garnet red Z/28 46k mile unrestored X77
-Looking for 3192477 (front) spiral shocks 3192851 (rear)
-Looking for an original LOF soft ray windshield
-Looking for original Delco side post negative battery cable part # 6297651AV

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Re: Alternator stamp and date check
« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2019, 04:26:25 PM »
Buddy Hill (almost) strikes again.

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Re: Alternator stamp and date check
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2019, 10:23:29 PM »
I see a lot of January - May dated ones. Seems harder to find the earlier dated ones. In fact the pic above is the only one I have found, and that one is bogus.
 back to the drawing board I guess...🤨
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1969 garnet red Z/28 46k mile unrestored X77
-Looking for 3192477 (front) spiral shocks 3192851 (rear)
-Looking for an original LOF soft ray windshield
-Looking for original Delco side post negative battery cable part # 6297651AV

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Re: Alternator stamp and date check
« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2019, 10:38:57 PM »
Dodged an expensive bullet there Bullitt!
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Re: Alternator stamp and date check
« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2019, 10:53:55 PM »
You're killing me get Buddy.
The CRG members at work, it's a great thing.
I am sure I will posting another 837 alternator to be reviewed. Always appreciate the honest opinions, and advice.
1969 garnet red Z/28 46k mile unrestored X77
-Looking for 3192477 (front) spiral shocks 3192851 (rear)
-Looking for an original LOF soft ray windshield
-Looking for original Delco side post negative battery cable part # 6297651AV

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Re: Alternator stamp and date check
« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2019, 10:38:26 PM »
hi,

Have a 10D early built Z from LOS.

My alternator is 37 amp #1100837 and dated 8 J 28 - September 28, 1968




 

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