Partial VIN 19N653718 is it a true DZ block?

[DarrenS]

Block casting 3970010, with partial VIN 19N653718 stamped by oil filter, casting date is E139. Deck pad stamped V0519DZ.

Is this a true DZ block and if so does the car still exist?

[MO]

Not necessarily. You can post pics or contact CRG members directly for help. 

[buenymayor]

Post clear pictures of the casting number, casting date, the pad stamp, and the partial VIN. Guys here will be able to tell if it is legitimate or not.

[bcmiller]

Waiting for pics.

[DarrenS]

This is what is on the front deck pad. no partial VIN at this location.

[DarrenS]

Here is the partial VIN by the oil filter. This photo was taken 4 years ago. I was having a hard time making out the beginning of this partial. second photo is what it looked to me like?

[DarrenS]

Here are the other casting markings on the block

[DarrenS]

I had the oil pan off in the car to swap out the pan gasket. I should have gotten better photos. I took this photo just to reference the dip stick level. The windage tray i believe is period correct. I believe it is a 4 bolt main with dipstick on driver side. the motor has been bored over .030 and currently has TRW L2210A pistons in it right now with a 3" stroke. the top half of the motor is not original. The motor is currently in a Z28 tribute car.

[bcmiller]

Try rubbing chalk in the partial VIN area, they carefully brush it off. That may help reveal the stamping better.

Maybe 653713

Last could be an 8 or 3