Eng Stamp & Trim Code Help
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Drifting
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Eng Stamp & Trim Code Help
1965 Coupe - My take on this trim code is 437 = White interior, Std = Vinyl, am I interpreting this correctly?
Also how does this engine stamp look to you guys?
Thanks
Also how does this engine stamp look to you guys?
Thanks
Last edited by Lakelander; Jul 29, 2018 at 01:53 PM.
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65 = the year model
437 = coupe
std = black vinyl (the standard interior)
S288 = St Louis body number 288
AA = black exterior
The stamp appears correct.
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Drifting
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John - Yeah, the 64 had too many highs & lows. Nice frame & detail on the engine but the interior needed a complete restore and the exterior was nice paint but the wrong color, a bit pricey for all the additional work it needed. Plus I was real concerned about the birdcage. This 65 looks real nice, 327/365 black on black all original. I going to see it tomorrow I'll let you know how I make out.
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Hi
Approximate birthday 194375S101808: November 5, 1964
The stamp pad shows F09IIHK which is Sept. 11 (09II),
HK: 327ci, 365hp (air conditioning, manual transmission)
There was a strike at the Corvette plant in Oct. 1964 which, I guess, can account for the difference in engine date to the car's birthday.
I would also verify the block casting no.:
3782870: 327ci
3858180: 327ci (limited use)
Good luck, Nick
Approximate birthday 194375S101808: November 5, 1964
The stamp pad shows F09IIHK which is Sept. 11 (09II),
HK: 327ci, 365hp (air conditioning, manual transmission)
There was a strike at the Corvette plant in Oct. 1964 which, I guess, can account for the difference in engine date to the car's birthday.
I would also verify the block casting no.:
3782870: 327ci
3858180: 327ci (limited use)
Good luck, Nick
