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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Decoding/Numbers => Topic started by: Flowjoe on May 14, 2008, 03:25:26 PM

Title: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: Flowjoe on May 14, 2008, 03:25:26 PM
I was double checking the date code on this axle (I had always interpreted it as a '68) and my eyes are playing tricks...is it a year code of 8 or 9?

I read it as D 25 8 or 9...large file warning:
(http://members.cox.net/flowjoe/Z28/BU05.1.jpg)

Title: Re: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: Flowjoe on May 14, 2008, 04:37:12 PM
(http://members.cox.net/flowjoe/Z28/BU05.jpg)

This is the axle stamp from the same rear end
Title: Re: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: Flowjoe on May 14, 2008, 04:38:38 PM
Here is the date code (casting) from a BV coded rear I had - it contains an 8 & a 9:
(http://members.cox.net/flowjoe/Z28/BV5.jpg)



Title: Re: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: tom on May 14, 2008, 08:49:00 PM
Looks like a probable nine from here.

Tom
Title: Re: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: Flowjoe on May 14, 2008, 09:50:33 PM
Quote from: tom on May 14, 2008, 08:49:00 PM
Looks like a probable nine from here.

Tom
thanks for the input Tom
Title: Re: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: JohnZ on May 15, 2008, 01:16:19 PM
I agree - I'd call it a "9"; configuration of the bottom half of the character is different than an "8".
Title: Re: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: Flowjoe on May 15, 2008, 04:34:03 PM
Quote from: JohnZ on May 15, 2008, 01:16:19 PM
I agree - I'd call it a "9"; configuration of the bottom half of the character is different than an "8".
Thanks John - appreciate the input
Title: Re: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: Jerry@CHP on May 15, 2008, 07:52:42 PM
D259 is correct to my eyes. 

JM
Title: Re: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: Flowjoe on May 15, 2008, 09:57:37 PM
Quote from: Jerry@CHP on May 15, 2008, 07:52:42 PM
D259 is correct to my eyes. 

JM
Thank you also for the input Jerry.

Now the next question:  Is this a good fit for an 05A Norwood built car?


Title: Re: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: Jerry@CHP on May 15, 2008, 10:34:51 PM
I would say yes,

JM
Title: Re: BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!
Post by: Flowjoe on May 16, 2008, 08:49:25 AM
Quote from: Jerry@CHP on May 15, 2008, 10:34:51 PM
I would say yes,

JM
Thanks again for the input Jerry