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What is the correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for all 1968 Camaro small blocks?  Does anyone have a picture and details on the text scribed onto the blade?  Hopefully, JohnZ or one of the Legends judges can chime in.

All small blocks (302, 327, and 350) used the same oil dipstick (Group 1.516, 3923239) according to my 1967-69 Camaro Master Parts Catalog No. 691A (dated July 1969).  Page 6/B2 of the 1968 AIM also lists 3923239 as the dipstick for V-8 engines (pictured was a small block) and lists the dipstick as having a "grey tip". 

If it helps your search, according to my 1971 P&A 30A, the dimension from Full to Stop (Length A) is 17-17/32 inches and from Add to Stop (Length B) is 18-7/16 inches.

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2012, 12:09:41 AM »
Is this what you are needing?  This is my dipstick from my 1968 Z28.  Dimensions are the same as you are stating and the tip is grey.

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2012, 12:39:12 AM »
Is that all the text on the blade?  What about further up towards the handle? 

I also need a picture of the handle (unpainted) with the grey tip.
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2012, 02:11:47 AM »
68Zproject,

The CRG Forum link you gave doesn't have any pictures.
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2012, 02:47:32 AM »
Is that all the text on the blade?  What about further up towards the handle?
That is all the text there is on the blade.
I also need a picture of the handle (unpainted) with the grey tip.

Here tis.....





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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2012, 02:16:44 AM »
Thanks 1968 Z28.

I'm just guessing because I'm not sure, but I didn't think that the dimpled handle dipsticks were made until the 70s?  Was this your original dipstick, or a service replacement? 
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2012, 03:33:41 AM »
Same dipstick that was in engine when I bought the car in 1972.  Original owner lives about a 1/2 mile from me and we converse often and he has stated many times that the car was completely original when he traded it away in 1972.
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2012, 04:11:20 AM »
Same dipstick that was in engine when I bought the car in 1972.  Original owner lives about a 1/2 mile from me and we converse often and he has stated many times that the car was completely original when he traded it away in 1972.

Jerry MacNeish says a '68 Z/28 should have a round handle...

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=3437.0

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2012, 07:31:03 PM »
Give Pace Car Jeff a call. He has LOTS of dip sticks and is knowledgeable about them too.
I thought the dimples came later too.

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #10 on: May 17, 2012, 10:06:32 PM »
Wow, thanks 1968RSZ28. 

I didn't find that forum string because I was spelling it as "dipstick" vice "dip stick" in my search.  It looks like all my questions were answered with the other forum string...and that I have the correct 68 SB dipstick...round handle, no dimple, grey tip.  Thanks everybody for the help and your time.

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2012, 03:59:19 AM »
Wow, thanks 1968RSZ28. 

I didn't find that forum string because I was spelling it as "dipstick" vice "dip stick" in my search.  It looks like all my questions were answered with the other forum string...and that I have the correct 68 SB dipstick...round handle, no dimple, grey tip.  Thanks everybody for the help and your time.

No problem, Bernie.  Yes, you have the correct dipstick for a '68 Camaro per Jerry MacNeish.  I have the same one in my '68 Z/28.   :)

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #12 on: May 21, 2012, 01:37:41 PM »
That is not a "dimple" dipstick.  just a funny bend.  See below for a later stick with Dimple....
The writing on the stick looks perfectly correct to me.
the shape of the handle is not what I typically see for 68 SB, but i would imagine that more then one or two vendors were making those at the time.

That looks like a correct 1968 stick to me...

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #13 on: May 21, 2012, 08:38:24 PM »
Jeff......many thanks.  I knew if anyone would know dip sticks, it would be you.  Now that doesn't sound quite right... ;D  :)

I have seen a forum post somewhere, don't remember quite where, that listed the manufacture stampings....such as E, M.  It didn't name the manufacture, just noted the different stampings.  So I think that would account for the various differences in the handle shape.  Also, being this is a late car might have something to do with the differences.

Thanks again,
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2012, 12:55:54 AM »
I started to notice a pattern after a while - all the "M" sticks were the round handles.
All the "E" sticks were the flattened curves.
The "E" sticks came in two versions also - - some with color coded tips, and some with squished flat ends.  - -

There were W's and circle B's  - - there were a few more markings that I have seen....
Those are the manufactures designation code - I would think???

I believe they were all being used interchangeably - - the wording on the sticks is what was consistent from year to year.
Also the length, and full markings - remained constant for the different applications...
As the GM recommended oil quality changed - so did the wording on the sticks.

Yes - I got to know a lot of dip sticks over the years ;D

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #15 on: July 26, 2014, 01:32:03 PM »
I have been looking through any post to do with dipsticks. I have been wanting the description of the proper stick for early 67 350ss. Seems as there is a wide number of dipsticks that have been used and with the service replacement factor also considered a lot of questions keep surfacing on this issue.
Would it make a good reference page on just that?
Showing pictures of different ones with references to application?
Just a thought.
 
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #16 on: December 19, 2015, 03:09:34 AM »
I wish to add to this thread since Jerry (68 Z28) has the same dip stick as I recently found on 3 survivor cars. One of them being team member Danny and his 68Z. At MCACN Danny and another attendee with a 68 survivor both had the same dipstick flattened type handle with correct gray colored tip. I had thought prior to this the handle was round with gray colored tip with a "W" or "M" stamping but the flattened handled sticks all had an "E" stamp.




And the third dip stick here is in my good friends 68Z survivor. Picture makes the tip look almost white but it is Gray tipped.
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #17 on: December 19, 2015, 02:29:43 PM »
So again I Ask does anybody have pics of or know what is correct for 67 SB's? Like a L48?
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #18 on: December 19, 2015, 06:39:25 PM »
67 and 68 were exactly the same except that 1967 had a salmon colored tip. 
I have seen 4 different versions that were used E - M - W - B - could be more....

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #19 on: December 19, 2015, 07:03:52 PM »
Mine is the rustier one of the two in the picture. Chick took that picture at the MCACN show. Jerry M. mentioned to me that it should have the round handle, and that mine was for a '69. So Chick was nice enough to sell me one of his extra's the day of the show. However after doing some research, and seeing the car in the barn find section... I'm not so sure.. I wonder if it's a time period thing? I have seen more than one survivor car with the flat handle. My car is last week of May of '68. Isn't that like 9 months into production, or MORE. Couple months later they were starting production on the '69. SOMEBODY has to know if there were more than one vendor for dip sticks.. RIGHT?... Danny

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #20 on: December 19, 2015, 08:18:10 PM »
Mine is the flattened curve, no dimple, has the E and low mark, but is what seems to be a brown ?  button.
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #21 on: December 20, 2015, 12:28:06 AM »
Mine is the flattened curve, no dimple, has the E and low mark, but is what seems to be a brown ?  button.

I'm convinced Danny that your dip stick is original. Reason, four 68Z's with the same dip stick of which covered April, May, and two July cars. I believe Jerry's (68 Z28) is a 07C car where as Skip's (friends 68Z) is a 07D car. Kind of hard to dispute 4 68 Z/28's that are survivor flavor and all have the exact same dip stick being not correct. Refund to ya Danny!
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #22 on: December 20, 2015, 12:36:54 AM »
Brad (bc69)
The picture you posted is that out of your 1967 Camaro? If so its the correct flat handle with the BROWN tip. The line from add to fill is shorter on those than the lines on the 68 pics that Chick posted. Hope that helps you out. Dave
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #23 on: December 20, 2015, 12:39:30 AM »
Yes. It's a L48 survivor.
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #24 on: December 20, 2015, 01:07:04 AM »
Yes. It's a L48 survivor.
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The picture you posted is that out of your 1967 Camaro? If so its the correct flat handle with the BROWN tip. The line from add to fill is shorter on those than the lines on the 68 pics that Chick posted. Hope that helps you out. Dave
It also should have lines, one after ADD and one before the FILL on the flat handle. The round handle from what I have seen all have a dot or two dots after the ADD or before the FILL.
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #25 on: December 20, 2015, 01:17:27 AM »
Wow, thanks 1968RSZ28. 

I didn't find that forum string because I was spelling it as "dipstick" vice "dip stick" in my search.  It looks like all my questions were answered with the other forum string...and that I have the correct 68 SB dipstick...round handle, no dimple, grey tip.  Thanks everybody for the help and your time.

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Does your round dipstick with the grey tip, have one dot or two dots? The dots are located after the ADD and before the FILL.  Dave
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #26 on: December 20, 2015, 01:22:55 AM »
dave this is the south end of 67 stick
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #27 on: December 20, 2015, 01:42:38 AM »
Yes, that's it! So you have the correct one. Now you can rest with peace...lol

There are so many different dipsticks it crazy!!!!!!
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« Reply #28 on: December 20, 2015, 01:48:22 AM »
I have been attempting to find out what was right. This was said to be a service replacement. But how was that when nobody could tell me or really knew what was orig.
Thanks.
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #29 on: December 20, 2015, 02:03:00 AM »
Nope, yours is original. The one I described, which is what you have is out of my 67 327ci and should be the same as the L48. This is a 03C build date car.
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #30 on: December 20, 2015, 02:33:06 AM »
Dave would you mind adding a pick of yours to this thread?
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #31 on: December 20, 2015, 03:00:39 AM »
Dave, what stick was in that original 68Z you picked up?
And Merry Christmas to you friend! And Happy New Year......
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #32 on: December 20, 2015, 03:03:41 AM »
Hey Chick,
 Sounds good. I got your text, but was working on a gas line all day today. Natural gas line that is... I MAY have a friend that needs it. Otherwise will get it all packed up after the holidays and shoot it back to ya... D

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #33 on: December 20, 2015, 10:28:44 PM »
Dave, what stick was in that original 68Z you picked up?
And Merry Christmas to you friend! And Happy New Year......

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #34 on: December 20, 2015, 10:33:37 PM »
Chick,
My survivor 68 Z/28 has the flat handle with the gray tip and its a June build. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year......Dave

P.S. I brought the car home today after being garaged at my buddies house since March when I purchased it.
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #35 on: January 29, 2017, 04:28:00 AM »
Several of us in the past have posted pictures of dipsticks from survivor cars or cars that have been owned for a long time and there has been some debate or doubt on what is considered correct in a 68 Z/28. In 2015 Danny had his 05E Butternut Yellow Z/28 at MCACN and he asked me if he could borrow a gray tipped round handled dipstick. I brought a spare I had but the main point was he had been told his was a replacement and it should be a round type. While at MCACN there was a 68 04D survivor car in barn finds. It had the exact same dipstick, thin handled gray tip with an “E” stamp.  Recently with the help of several individuals I’ve put a small population together to assist with some analysis, but first a review again of the flat type handle gray tip dipstick.
Pictured displayed before of the 04D & 05E 68 Z/28 dipsticks at MCACN 2015.




Note these flat handle gray tipped sticks both have a “E” stamp which several people including Pacecarjeff have stated that is what is normally seen with these flat handled sticks. The round handled gray tip dipstick is normally stamped with “M.”



Now Jerry’s 07C Z/28 stick which is the same as the 04D & 05E shown.




And the handle of a 07D Z/28 with the same handle as the 07C, 05E, and 04D.


Another needed review involved the location and similarities between the two sticks, the gray tipped round handle vs. the flat handled gray tipped stick. Here is our round handle!


Now putting our round handle gray tipped stick beside the 07D flat handled gray tipped stick the location of the ADD and FULL marks are in the same location as the round handle stick. Note the difference in “E” stamp and “M” stamp.


Granted this is a small population but interesting and I’m confident there were two sticks used. Here is a chart of what we have so far but looking to add more 67 & 68 examples. Paul, can you confirm what stamp is on your 02C LOS Z/28 stick?

1967 Z/28 Dipsticks
06A LOS 67 Z/28 Brown Tipped round handle 6000 mile Z/28 “M” stamped
07B LOS 67 Z/28 Gray Tipped round handle “M” stamped
 
Start 1968 Z/28 Dipsticks:
11C NOR
12D NOR
01B NOR M stamp
02C LOS
All of the above have the round handle with gray tip.
 
04D 68 Was at MCACN 2015 in barn finds
05E 68 Danny’s E stamp
06A 68 Dave’s E stamp
07C 68 Jerry’s E stamp
07D 68 Skip’s E stamp
All five of these NOR Z/28’s have the same flat handle gray tip “E” stamped stick and all of them are survivors. Chances of all 5 of these having service replacement sticks is extremely unlikely IMHO. Plus there is no part # on stick similar to other service replacements or pierced area like later service replacements.
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #36 on: January 29, 2017, 05:13:23 AM »
Paul, can you confirm what stamp is on your 02C LOS Z/28 stick?

Start 1968 Z/28 Dipsticks:
11C NOR
12D NOR
01B NOR M stamp
02C LOS
All of the above have the round handle with gray tip.

Sure can, Chick.  I posted the information HERE back in 2008.  :)

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #37 on: January 29, 2017, 05:15:04 AM »
Didn't we have a similar discussion a couple of years ago (re 1969 dipsticks), and discovered the same (or very similar thing).. ie. a change within the year, or multiple suppliers??
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #38 on: January 29, 2017, 01:40:03 PM »
Didn't we have a similar discussion a couple of years ago (re 1969 dipsticks), and discovered the same (or very similar thing).. ie. a change within the year, or multiple suppliers??
Yes, there is a flat handled 69 and round handled but some have stated it has to be a flat handle type.  This picture is the same two sticks but more clearly shows the stampings, i.e. the "E" stamp and "M" stamp.

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #39 on: January 29, 2017, 01:45:52 PM »
Paul wrote concerning his 02C round handle:
"My '68 Z dipstick is different than the one in your photos.  It does have the rounded handle like yours, but there is no indentation on the handle where the gauge is pinched into the handle.  Mine has a gray plastic tip in it.  There is no part number stamped into mine."

"Here's what is stamped on my gauge:     ADD :                   : FULL                    ENGINE    OIL               M"

Paul is referring to Jerry's 68 07C flat handle with gray tip .
1967 Z/28 Dipsticks
06A LOS 67 Z/28 Brown Tipped round handle 6000 mile Z/28 “M” stamped
07B LOS 67 Z/28 Gray Tipped round handle “M” stamped
 
Start 1968 Z/28 Dipsticks:
11C NOR
12D NOR
01B NOR M stamp
02C LOS M stamp
All of the above have the round handle with gray tip.
 
04D 68 Was at MCACN 2015 in barn finds
05E 68 Danny’s E stamp
06A 68 Dave’s E stamp
07C 68 Jerry’s E stamp
07D 68 Skip’s E stamp
Chick
68 Z/28 NOR 01B Orig motor/trans/rear
69 Z/28 NOR 07A Orig Block & GM Cross-ram/carbs
69 L34 Rest. Nova Father/Son Car
69 L78 Surv Nova Purch 4/69 31K miles
67 L89 Corv Tribute
68 Corv 427/400 Orig motor
07 Corv Z06
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #40 on: January 30, 2017, 02:42:50 AM »
06b flat handle  e stamp gray tip 327 /2bbl original owner car. Motor has never been out off car since left Norwood.

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #41 on: February 01, 2017, 12:00:39 AM »
06b flat handle  e stamp gray tip 327 /2bbl original owner car. Motor has never been out off car since left Norwood.
Thanks for adding!

1967 Z/28 Dipsticks
06A LOS 67 Z/28 Brown Tipped round handle 6000 mile Z/28 “M” stamped
07B LOS 67 Z/28 Gray Tipped round handle “M” stamped
 
Start 1968 Z/28 Dipsticks:
11C NOR
12D NOR
01B NOR M stamp
02C LOS M stamp
All of the above have the round handle with gray tip.

All of the below have the flat handle with gray tip, and "E" stamp.
04D 68 Was at MCACN 2015 in barn finds
05E 68 Danny’s E stamp
06A 68 Dave’s E stamp
06B 68 rare396bronze E stamp NOR
07C 68 Jerry’s E stamp
07D 68 Skip’s E stamp




Chick
68 Z/28 NOR 01B Orig motor/trans/rear
69 Z/28 NOR 07A Orig Block & GM Cross-ram/carbs
69 L34 Rest. Nova Father/Son Car
69 L78 Surv Nova Purch 4/69 31K miles
67 L89 Corv Tribute
68 Corv 427/400 Orig motor
07 Corv Z06
R 68Z build- http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182584

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #42 on: February 23, 2017, 02:26:37 AM »
Just added another one as John's 12D 68Z has a flat handle gray tip dipstick.
1967 Z/28 Dipsticks
06A LOS 67 Z/28 Brown Tipped round handle 6000 mile Z/28 “M” stamped
07B LOS 67 Z/28 Gray Tipped round handle “M” stamped
 
Start 1968 Z/28 Dipsticks:
11C NOR Round handle w/gray tip
11C Flat handle w/gray tip
12D NOR Round handle w/gray tip
12D NOR Flat handle w/gray tip
01B NOR M stamp Round handle w/gray tip
02C LOS M stamp Round handle w/gray tip

All of the below have the flat handle with gray tip, and "E" stamp.
04D 68 Was at MCACN 2015 in barn finds
05E 68 Danny’s E stamp
06A 68 Dave’s E stamp
06B 68 rare396bronze E stamp NOR
07C 68 Jerry’s E stamp
07D 68 Skip’s E stamp

Chick
68 Z/28 NOR 01B Orig motor/trans/rear
69 Z/28 NOR 07A Orig Block & GM Cross-ram/carbs
69 L34 Rest. Nova Father/Son Car
69 L78 Surv Nova Purch 4/69 31K miles
67 L89 Corv Tribute
68 Corv 427/400 Orig motor
07 Corv Z06
R 68Z build- http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182584

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #43 on: June 24, 2017, 11:43:46 PM »
I think all the flat handled grey tip dipsticks are incorrect and probably not worth even scrap so you should all just send them to me and I'll take care of them. 
Actually, I just wonder if there's is any concept of NOR vs. LOS.  I have a grey tipped round handle but it's not original to mine as I purchased it from Jeff.  I really can't believe all those flat handle sticks could be wrong.  I'm with Jeff even though I do have a dog in the fight, that there had to be more than one supplier and with the length and levels the same, it fills the requirement GM probably needed.
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #44 on: June 29, 2017, 02:48:25 PM »
I agree that there were probably two suppliers and thus two types of original 68 gray tip dipsticks.
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1967 Camaro RS/SS 396 coupe L35/M40 - 4 generation family project
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #45 on: August 12, 2017, 05:14:12 PM »
Chick,

My 68 O7E, Tonawanda 0702EE L-30 has the flat Gray tip E stamp as well.


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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #46 on: September 06, 2017, 05:15:34 AM »
Hi everyone -

I've been following the dipstick discussion with a lot of interest.  I've got a 1968 Camaro 327 standard base model manual transmission with no a/c.  During the recent restoration, the guy doing the work somehow misplaced my original dipstick and tube.  From some of the other forum postings, I think the correct dipstick is GM part number 3923239 with a "grey tip".  I'm not sure though if should have a flat or round handle or what letter should be stamped on it.  The car numbers are as follows:

VIN - 124378N4326**
Engine code - 3914678
Engine application code - V0508MA 

I'm also trying to find a NOS or good used dipstick tube and I've gotten conflicting information on the correct GM part number.  Some say GM 3951600 and others say GM 3865664.  I'm want to keep my car as stock as possible so I appreciate all the help the experts can provide.  Also, any idea on who might be selling these items?  If I need to provide another car code please let me know.  Thanks.

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #47 on: September 07, 2017, 02:11:08 PM »
I think the tube is just the standard GM small block tube available everywhere still.  One is inside the block under the pan and the other is outside on the block.   That's the difference in part numbers.

On the dipstick, I think the inference is the flat handle goes with mostly NOR cars and the round one seems to be more LOS cars.  Not 100% as it could just be two suppliers and different stock of one type in greater quanity at each location.
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #48 on: September 10, 2017, 11:22:16 PM »

On the dipstick, I think the inference is the flat handle goes with mostly NOR cars and the round one seems to be more LOS cars.  Not 100% as it could just be two suppliers and different stock of one type in greater quanity at each location.
The info I posted shows several early NOR cars with the round dipstick. Still a small number but the low population shows more of the early cars having the round dipstick and later cars having the flat stick with gray tip. Bottom line, for sure both round and flat dipsticks were used and are correct IMHO.
Start 1968 Z/28 Dipsticks:
11C NOR Round handle w/gray tip
11C Flat handle w/gray tip
12D NOR Round handle w/gray tip
12D NOR Flat handle w/gray tip
01B NOR M stamp Round handle w/gray tip
02C LOS M stamp Round handle w/gray tip

All of the below have the flat handle with gray tip, and "E" stamp.
04D 68 Was at MCACN 2015 in barn finds
05E 68 Danny’s E stamp
06A 68 Dave’s E stamp
06B 68 rare396bronze E stamp NOR
07C 68 Jerry’s E stamp
07D 68 Skip’s E stamp
Chick
68 Z/28 NOR 01B Orig motor/trans/rear
69 Z/28 NOR 07A Orig Block & GM Cross-ram/carbs
69 L34 Rest. Nova Father/Son Car
69 L78 Surv Nova Purch 4/69 31K miles
67 L89 Corv Tribute
68 Corv 427/400 Orig motor
07 Corv Z06
R 68Z build- http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182584

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #49 on: September 12, 2017, 04:07:20 AM »
If it means anything or helps the April MO shortblock I'm using has a round / grey tip stick, I can't back it as original to that block as I don't have complete history On it.
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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #50 on: December 15, 2017, 01:11:44 AM »
If it means anything or helps the April MO shortblock I'm using has a round / grey tip stick, I can't back it as original to that block as I don't have complete history On it.
Thanks Chris and Steve as your info was added!
At this years (2017) MCACN there was a 68 Z/28 05C 21K mile survivor with the flat handle with gray tip. This is the 6th survivor I've noted with that type dipstick.



Start 1968 Z/28 Dipsticks:
11C NOR Round handle w/gray tip
11C Flat handle w/gray tip
12D NOR Round handle w/gray tip
12D NOR Flat handle w/gray tip
01B NOR M stamp Round handle w/gray tip
02C LOS M stamp Round handle w/gray tip
April built MO per Chris round handle w/gray tip

Six of the Seven below are Survivors & have the flat handle with gray tip.
04D 68 Was at MCACN 2015 in barn finds
05C 68 at 2017 MCACN survivor judged with 21K original miles
05E 68 Danny’s E stamp
06A 68 Dave’s E stamp
06B 68 rare396bronze E stamp NOR
07C 68 Jerry’s E stamp
07D 68 Skip’s E stamp
07E Per Steve, Tonawanda 0702EE L-30 has the flat Gray tip E stamp as well.




Chick
68 Z/28 NOR 01B Orig motor/trans/rear
69 Z/28 NOR 07A Orig Block & GM Cross-ram/carbs
69 L34 Rest. Nova Father/Son Car
69 L78 Surv Nova Purch 4/69 31K miles
67 L89 Corv Tribute
68 Corv 427/400 Orig motor
07 Corv Z06
R 68Z build- http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182584

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #51 on: May 17, 2018, 01:34:34 AM »
These pics are from my 68 327 two barrel LA built 12C car with 27K  original miles.

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Re: What is correct "grey tip" oil dipstick for 1968 small blocks?
« Reply #52 on: May 17, 2018, 01:37:14 AM »
Handle pic from my 68 327 cu in LA 12C car with 27K miles.