Info/Help 63 block
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Info/Help 63 block
I have a 63 that has a later block installed. I'm looking for a correct dated block for future replacement. I know I need a 3782870 casting number. It is an early OCT 62 car # 1,054, originally a 360HP
My questions are:
1. What would a correct casting date range be?
I've seen Noland Adams survey on block dates in his book, and it seems I XX 2 would be correct?
2. What is the 'accepted' procedure with a replacement motor, deck the block leave blank, leave the original numbers on the 'new' block. Or the controversial restamp. I don't want to deceive anyone in thinking it's an original motor but for my own satisfaction (craziness) want it to look correct.
3. Tracey Performance has an I 21 2 block, I have read good reviews on the forum about him, any comments?
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My questions are:
1. What would a correct casting date range be?
I've seen Noland Adams survey on block dates in his book, and it seems I XX 2 would be correct?
2. What is the 'accepted' procedure with a replacement motor, deck the block leave blank, leave the original numbers on the 'new' block. Or the controversial restamp. I don't want to deceive anyone in thinking it's an original motor but for my own satisfaction (craziness) want it to look correct.
3. Tracey Performance has an I 21 2 block, I have read good reviews on the forum about him, any comments?
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If the car was built in October, then a September casting on the block would be ok. Blocks have been found anywhere from 6 months to a couple of days before the car's assembly, but most usually fall in the few weeks before.
I've always heard basically good things about Tracey Performance.
I've always heard basically good things about Tracey Performance.
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agree with Mark
BTW - my 1963 Z06 does not have the original motor anymore - in fact when I bought the car it had a November 1963 block in it - of course wrong for a July 1963 build date - found a block with an April casting and VIN of 15xxx which was about 4000 away from my VIN - did not deck the block - for NCRS I take a VIN derivative hit and nothing else, as broach marks are BEUATIFUL and all of rest of the stamp pad looks good - have TOP FLIGHTED the car and am going for Duntov at National in July
BTW - my 1963 Z06 does not have the original motor anymore - in fact when I bought the car it had a November 1963 block in it - of course wrong for a July 1963 build date - found a block with an April casting and VIN of 15xxx which was about 4000 away from my VIN - did not deck the block - for NCRS I take a VIN derivative hit and nothing else, as broach marks are BEUATIFUL and all of rest of the stamp pad looks good - have TOP FLIGHTED the car and am going for Duntov at National in July
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Not sure why, but it seems that the early '63 blocks - Sept or Oct '62 are harder to find. If the Tracey block is a good deal, not over-bored, etc, I would go for it.
