Need some Numbers Help
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Need some Numbers Help
My Uncle has a big block CHEVY that has the following numbers on
the space on passengers side on the block. There are 2 numbers the
first is,T10271P the second is 6105586. Would appreciate any help.
the space on passengers side on the block. There are 2 numbers the
first is,T10271P the second is 6105586. Would appreciate any help.
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Can you post a photo of the block pad? and what is the block cast number and cast date (rear ledge of block near bell housing mounting surface, early block may be on the passenger side). From what you indicate this MAY be Tonawanda engine plant assembly Oct 27, 1965 for 1966 Corvette number 5586, an early car. IP of course is the 425 HP suffix. So it would sure help to know if you have a 942 block there 
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that is a 66 427 block cast at the Tonawanda on October 27, 1965. built as a 427/425(450) RPO L72. used on a 1966 Corvette vin # 105586 that was built on November 12, 1965. the last 3 digits on the casting number should be 942
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The car with that vin is sitting in my garage. It is my uncle's car and he will give it to me
if I promise to love and cherish it. I do !!!!! Can I say that it is a numbers matching car ??
You will never know how much help you all have been.
if I promise to love and cherish it. I do !!!!! Can I say that it is a numbers matching car ??
You will never know how much help you all have been.
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Hey Velox. I don't understand what you are getting to with the quote. The car is a 427
convertable. The couple of things that are different is the hood holder is on the right and the battery is also on the right. That could be because it is an early. I am a DAV and you
should see me trying to see if it has insulation, it does and 8 leaf. This car is mint. Had
a frame off 50 miles ago. I will post a picture if and when I can figure it out. Thanks to
all my vette heads for the help. HB
convertable. The couple of things that are different is the hood holder is on the right and the battery is also on the right. That could be because it is an early. I am a DAV and you
should see me trying to see if it has insulation, it does and 8 leaf. This car is mint. Had
a frame off 50 miles ago. I will post a picture if and when I can figure it out. Thanks to
all my vette heads for the help. HB
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Hey Velox. I don't understand what you are getting to with the quote. The car is a 427
convertable. The couple of things that are different is the hood holder is on the right and the battery is also on the right. That could be because it is an early. I am a DAV and you
should see me trying to see if it has insulation, it does and 8 leaf. This car is mint. Had
a frame off 50 miles ago. I will post a picture if and when I can figure it out. Thanks to
all my vette heads for the help. HB
convertable. The couple of things that are different is the hood holder is on the right and the battery is also on the right. That could be because it is an early. I am a DAV and you
should see me trying to see if it has insulation, it does and 8 leaf. This car is mint. Had
a frame off 50 miles ago. I will post a picture if and when I can figure it out. Thanks to
all my vette heads for the help. HB
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HB- the phrase 'numbers matching' doesn't mean an awful lot anymore. It used to signify the original factory installed engine but today it is frequently used to mean a restamped replacement block or a hundred other slimy things.
This link infers that the car does not have it's original engine
http://www.carlisleauctions.com/vehi...p?id=334&sid=2
This link infers that the car does not have it's original engine
http://www.carlisleauctions.com/vehi...p?id=334&sid=2
Last edited by Mike Ward; May 17, 2012 at 05:50 PM.
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HB your VIN of 194676S105586 gives numerous Google hits as for sale, see for example here: http://hendrick-atlanta.ebizautos.co...d-7831183.html
Pics show a blue/white big block roadster.
There should not be two cars with the same VIN so that is why I said something is weird here. Unless your uncle's car is the one being listed as for sale on the internet, because that one has your same VIN number
Pics show a blue/white big block roadster.
There should not be two cars with the same VIN so that is why I said something is weird here. Unless your uncle's car is the one being listed as for sale on the internet, because that one has your same VIN number
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And if that car in all the online for sale ads is in fact your uncle's car then YES you would appear to have the 'born with' engine block in your garage, a very big deal indeed, assuming the pad is original stamping
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How do you know it's not a well converted small block car. Jumping the gun a little?
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Hey Mike I have a pretty good feeling the number matches the car by the vin. Why would
care to bust mu bubble. The Jays did beat the yanks last night. For a change!!
VELOX. I just talked with Hendrick and that is my Unc's car. They never took the ad off.
They are going to remove it. He bought the car for 59, so he had a good day. Since then he has had a stroke and thats why I will take over the car. Thanks for all the help. HB
care to bust mu bubble. The Jays did beat the yanks last night. For a change!!
VELOX. I just talked with Hendrick and that is my Unc's car. They never took the ad off.
They are going to remove it. He bought the car for 59, so he had a good day. Since then he has had a stroke and thats why I will take over the car. Thanks for all the help. HB
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Hey Mike I have a pretty good feeling the number matches the car by the vin. Why would
care to bust mu bubble. The Jays did beat the yanks last night. For a change!!
VELOX. I just talked with Hendrick and that is my Unc's car. They never took the ad off.
They are going to remove it. He bought the car for 59, so he had a good day. Since then he has had a stroke and thats why I will take over the car. Thanks for all the help. HB
care to bust mu bubble. The Jays did beat the yanks last night. For a change!!
VELOX. I just talked with Hendrick and that is my Unc's car. They never took the ad off.
They are going to remove it. He bought the car for 59, so he had a good day. Since then he has had a stroke and thats why I will take over the car. Thanks for all the help. HB
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The problem is solved. That was unc's car. They just never took the ad off. Thanks for all the help. Even though our friend from the north tried to pour cold water on me, I am still thrilled and I thank you all for the help.
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http://www.carlisleauctions.com/vehi...p?id=334&sid=2
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Event: 2008 Corvettes at Carlisle Auction
Consignment Type: Standard
Chassis VIN: 194676S105586
Exterior Color: Nassau Blue
Interior Color: White / Blue
Odometer Mileage:
Title Mileage:
Title Condition: None
Mileage Type: Exempt
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Original Engine: False
Engine CID/HP: 427 / 425
Reserve: True
Vehicle Description:
Frame off, Side pipes