theblackvette

Hello I am looking for an ORIGINAL alternator that is correct for a 1971corvette with number 1100543.

I prefer one that is in good working condition and need one date coded correctly for a car with a born date of 7/7/71.

If you have such a part please let me know and give me your pricing.

Thanks!

theblackvette

Still looking!

theblackvette

I found a lot of great items lately but could not put my hands on this alternator so I am still looking.

theblackvette

Still looking!

ftf396

Are you sure it's not a 1100544 instead?

63vette427

The 1100544 is for an AC car. Marc's car doesn't have factory AC.

theblackvette

I am still looking!

This is a difficult item to find!

theblackvette

Where is this part????????

theblackvette

Anyone find my alternator yet?

1974ta

Try calling John Pirkle Restorations. Jr advertises in the NCRS Driveline.
Nice guy and he has a LOT of alternators.

The other source is Ken Bruno. He also advertises in the driveline.

I truly love the hunt for parts

Bill

theblackvette

Been there done that and they both do not have any. Grrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!

1974ta

I will keep my eyes peeled.

Very surprised they could not help.

Bill

theblackvette

Yes getting this part has been tough. It is bizzare I find a 7041205 carb the first day I look. But cant find this alternator. I had my car looked at for judging potential and the news was very encouraging. I will update in another thread. But in the meantime someone find me this darn part! Haha

darrentpi

Funny I just found that alternator, on a 69 bb car that was being wrecked, and the alternator was in a bucket full of water.. Its been in that bucket of water for many years. Now I have to carefully pull it apart without damaging it, as it is all rusted, but it is the real deal

theblackvette

Whoa!!!!! This sounds interesting! What would be the date code on this alternator? Bucket of water...what was it doing in there!!!! Thanks for posting your find here.

darrentpi

I will have to check, but it was the alternator that came with the car when car was new, as the car was originally a 390 car with a/c. there was a bucket in the car with misalaneous parts, but had been rained on over the years as the car is a heep of junk, not much left to pick off it. I didnt think much when I saw the alternator, but told the guy I would buy it as i kinda looked like the one I need that is correct for my car. I will check the date again, but I did manage to scrape the date area, and it had that part number you mentioned, 61A dated J8 my 69 corvette has the same alternator, but dated70 or 71 I will post pics later.

1974ta

Did you call David at Cranes Corvettes. He has a LOT of stuff and does list the correct 71 part number on his website. It says call for dates.

Bill

theblackvette

Yes a couple of weeks ago and they do not have it. Grrrrrrowl!!!! Any other ideas? Keep then coming. I so want this part!

theblackvette

RUT ROH!!!!!!

You say on a 390 car. 390 horsepower car right? 1100543 never went in a 390HP car at the factory. They were for 1971 and 1972 cars. Also it would be a 42A alternator. I am a little puzzled. Maybe we are talking about two cars. But the stamp will tell all. The date should be like 1 D 9 configuration. 1971 April 9th for example.

If your is July 8, 1971, my build date is July 7, 1971. That would be one day after build.

Let's check very closely at what you got. Very fascinating no matter what we find. Thanks again for checking in here.

briankeery

Here you go Mark, see if he'll split up the alternator and starter.


http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1971-Corvette...726b03&vxp=mtr