Alternator stamp and date check

BULLITT65 · October 30, 2019, 10:06:21 PM

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)

BULLITT65 · October 30, 2019, 10:31:33 PM

how about this:

69Z28-RS · October 30, 2019, 11:23:52 PM

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..

JMO...

ZLP955 · October 31, 2019, 02:32:03 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......

BULLITT65 · October 31, 2019, 03:21:53 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?

ZLP955 · October 31, 2019, 06:00:13 AM

That ebay seller in TN is well-known. Has multiple user ID's. Long thread over at sYc. Follows forum discussions. Caveat Emptor.

HawkX66 · October 31, 2019, 07:04:23 AM

Run don't walk.

william · October 31, 2019, 09:41:54 AM

For an early VN October build, I would be looking for 8J13 or 8J28.

BULLITT65 · October 31, 2019, 10:53:34 AM

Thank you guys for the help. I will pass on it.

Thanks for the dates to look for William.

70z28lt1 · October 31, 2019, 11:26:25 AM

Buddy Hill (almost) strikes again.

BULLITT65 · October 31, 2019, 05:23:29 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...🤨

x77-69z28 · October 31, 2019, 05:38:57 PM

Dodged an expensive bullet there Bullitt!
Buddy

BULLITT65 · October 31, 2019, 05:53:55 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.

asm69 · November 01, 2019, 05:38:26 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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