Opinion on 1966 IP engine stamp.
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Opinion on 1966 IP engine stamp.
Sounds like any stamp that is repainted is a giant red flag. The casting seems to be correct.
Any opinions on the stamp or casting photos?
Thanks in advance.
Any opinions on the stamp or casting photos?
Thanks in advance.
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Can't evaluate a painted pad - clean it off (don't use anything abrasive or that can gouge the surface).
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bogdog (12-15-2015)
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I have one and It was my understanding that it was a early L-72 rated at 450 HP.....I don't see the TO stamp on the pad either....What I do see is a scrambled vin number
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VIN stamping appears a little funky. The stamping of TII23IP (November 23) appears about right. As mentioned earlier paint needs to come off pad for a unabated look.
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bogdog (12-15-2015)
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Hmmm - well, the "numbers" do match up.
A 942 block is correct for a '66 427.
IP would be a '66 427 425 HP
Nov 23 and VIN 8584 seem to correlate.
Need to see the block casting date, and a clean engine pad.
Good Luck!
Edit - have you checked the car for other indicators as to whether it was originally a BB car?
A 942 block is correct for a '66 427.
IP would be a '66 427 425 HP
Nov 23 and VIN 8584 seem to correlate.
Need to see the block casting date, and a clean engine pad.
Good Luck!
Edit - have you checked the car for other indicators as to whether it was originally a BB car?
Last edited by tuxnharley; 12-15-2015 at 01:25 AM.
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bogdog (12-15-2015)
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Hmmm - well, the "numbers" do match up.
A 942 block is correct for a '66 427.
IP would be a '66 427 425 HP
Nov 23 and VIN 8584 seem to correlate.
Need to see the block casting date, and a clean engine pad.
Good Luck!
Edit - have you checked the car for other indicators as to whether it was originally a BB car?
A 942 block is correct for a '66 427.
IP would be a '66 427 425 HP
Nov 23 and VIN 8584 seem to correlate.
Need to see the block casting date, and a clean engine pad.
Good Luck!
Edit - have you checked the car for other indicators as to whether it was originally a BB car?
I'm not expecting a show car, just don't want to pay for one
Are there any other ways to see if it was originally a 427 car?
Thanks so much to everyone for the replies.
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Rear sway bar? Half shaft u joint bolted caps vs u bolts? Which side is the hood strut on?
Cars sounds pretty suspicious to me......
Cars sounds pretty suspicious to me......
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Rear sway bar is there in the third photo. The attachment and link are in the first and second photo.
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That picture seems to show the TI Ignition resistance wire entering the distributor. What's with the foreign attachment on the drivers side fenderwell? Harness looks screwy and voltage regulator connector askew.
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bogdog (12-15-2015)
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Even if the distributor has been changed there should be evidence of the amplifier or at least the wholes where it was. Then again if the front end has had previous repair all bets are off.
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Sorry for the blurry pictures - they are from an older camera - don't look nearly so bad until they get enlarged. If an original BB car and the fuel line appears original and not replaced, it should have a 90 degree bend leading to the fuel pump like this repro line on my car. A SB fuel line has about a 45 degree bend in it.
A BB car should have u-joint caps at the differential side yokes like this.
Also the hood support should be on the driver side and you should not find any sign of one possibly having been on the right side.
A BB car should have u-joint caps at the differential side yokes like this.
Also the hood support should be on the driver side and you should not find any sign of one possibly having been on the right side.
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bogdog (12-15-2015)
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A few observations to help with the identity of some parts available with the hood open and also check the red line on the tach...The BB`s have a wider copper radiator and different core support...
Back to the engine, the IP suffix is 450 HP not 425....Same engine different suffix, rated 25 HP less....ie`.Corvette Black book`for those that must be politically correct ..........but whatever
actually the IP is somewhat rare
politically
Back to the engine, the IP suffix is 450 HP not 425....Same engine different suffix, rated 25 HP less....ie`.Corvette Black book`for those that must be politically correct ..........but whatever
actually the IP is somewhat rare
politically
Last edited by Ironcross; 12-15-2015 at 11:30 PM.
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bogdog (12-16-2015)
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...red line on the tach... Correct. In 1966 only solid lifter big block had the 6500 red lineThe BB`s have a wider copper radiator and different core support...Correct
Back to the engine, the IP suffix is 450 HP not 425.Mostly Wrong...Same engine different suffix, rated 25 HP less..Wrong....actually the IP is somewhat rare Wrong
Back to the engine, the IP suffix is 450 HP not 425.Mostly Wrong...Same engine different suffix, rated 25 HP less..Wrong....actually the IP is somewhat rare Wrong
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I also see the TI harness on the inner fender, and the pink wire should be from the starter, and the white wire showing for the TI harness.
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