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Old 01-29-2015, 12:49 PM
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I am trying to purchase a 1967 L79 roadster and would like to make sure all the numbers are correct. broach marks appear correct. your help would be gratefully appreciated.
trim tag: e16 , 67 437, 418aa
s2088, 986aa
vin 194377s106327
block- 3892657, VI2I4HT
casting date- can't see
color- silver. int. teal, 4- speed, power brakes, man. steering
coupe
Old 01-29-2015, 12:53 PM
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Could you post a picture if the trim tag and engine stamp pad. That's a very odd color combo. I am a big fan of that color combo. From the numbers it sounds correct
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Most of your numbers add up.
the Teal Blue trim was a recommended color with Pearl Silver.
The engine casting no. is a 67 block, and the eng stamp date of 1214 works for Jan 16 (e16) build date on Trim tag.
Only glitch I see is that the vin derivative 06327 on stamp pad would have been a Dec 66 built 67 car. Your trim tag says Jan build date.
Needs more investigation.
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Originally Posted by 65hihp
Most of your numbers add up.
the Teal Blue trim was a recommended color with Pearl Silver.
The engine casting no. is a 67 block, and the eng stamp date of 1214 works for Jan 16 (e16) build date on Trim tag.
Only glitch I see is that the vin derivative 06327 on stamp pad would have been a Dec 66 built 67 car. Your trim tag says Jan build date.
Needs more investigation.
That is what bothers me. is E16 December or January in the 1967 model year? the serial no. denotes a December car. I find it hard to believe that everything matches to a dec. car, but has a jan. build date on the trim tag. does CHRISTMAS come in to play here?
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Originally Posted by 65hihp
The engine casting no. is a 67 block, and the eng stamp date of 1214 works for Jan 16 (e16) build date on Trim tag.

vin derivative 06327 on stamp pad would have been a Dec 66 built 67 car. Your trim tag says Jan build date.
E16 is a good body build date for the OP's car. 67 production began in August 66, so E16 would be December 16, 1966, not Jan. 67.

VIN #6327 was built approximately Dec. 21, 66, so an E16 body build date is perfect.
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Originally Posted by gbvette62
E16 is a good body build date for the OP's car. 67 production began in August 66, so E16 would be December 16, 1966, not Jan. 67.

VIN #6327 was built approximately Dec. 21, 66, so an E16 body build date is perfect.
thank you. I was hoping that E was dec. , because that was the only glitch I was able to find.
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Originally Posted by gbvette62
E16 is a good body build date for the OP's car. 67 production began in August 66, so E16 would be December 16, 1966, not Jan. 67.

VIN #6327 was built approximately Dec. 21, 66, so an E16 body build date is perfect.
I should know that,
looks like a very good 67 L79 car, in great color combo.
jump on that sucker.
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Originally Posted by 65hihp
I should know that,
looks like a very good 67 L79 car, in great color combo.
jump on that sucker.
thank you,

I put a deposit down and I'm flying out next Wednesday to view the car and hopefully purchase it. thanks for all your help.
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My favorite engine L79 excellent all around motor.
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Incom5633 - Good luck and take plenty of pics.
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