Spotted: NOS 1964 327 crate engine
06-20-2016, 09:37 PM
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Spotted: NOS 1964 327 crate engine
[UPDATE see post 14 and post 39 for additional photos and post 43 for list of parts pictured.]
A guy I know has been storing this since he bought it in 1964: a new unstamped 327 with all the NOS parts in boxes.
For L76 365hp or L84 375hp fuelie.
Not sure how rare it is but I thought other CF members would like to see it.
"Half-Eng" half engine as they used to do it:
In additional to the crate (half) engine, he also originally bought all the parts to make a complete motor:
He has 3 distributors: 2 new, 1 used.
A guy I know has been storing this since he bought it in 1964: a new unstamped 327 with all the NOS parts in boxes.
For L76 365hp or L84 375hp fuelie.
Not sure how rare it is but I thought other CF members would like to see it.
"Half-Eng" half engine as they used to do it:
In additional to the crate (half) engine, he also originally bought all the parts to make a complete motor:
He has 3 distributors: 2 new, 1 used.
Last edited by Ryan427; 07-14-2017 at 05:13 PM. Reason: remove reference to selling
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06-21-2016, 12:41 PM
Burning Brakes
I call BS that is a re-stamped wooden crate I can tell right away. The planing marks on the wood is all wrong and the stamp font isn't right.
06-20-2016, 11:30 PM
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Do engines like this come up pretty often?
I haven't followed the C2 world much so I have no idea how common or rare something like this is.
Interested to learn more if anyone would post their thoughts on what they see in the photos.
I haven't followed the C2 world much so I have no idea how common or rare something like this is.
Interested to learn more if anyone would post their thoughts on what they see in the photos.
06-21-2016, 11:48 AM
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This interesting thread with photos was posted in error in the Parts For Sale section, but is now being moved to General discussion for members to enjoy.
Please do not conduct sales here. Thanks.
Please do not conduct sales here. Thanks.
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06-21-2016, 12:46 PM
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06-21-2016, 05:19 PM
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Wow. Nice find.
That's a 365-375 HP for 64-65.
That reminds me of the new 327 340 HP short block I bought for my 57 Cheby in 1963. I think it cost $255. for the partial engine.
That's a 365-375 HP for 64-65.
That reminds me of the new 327 340 HP short block I bought for my 57 Cheby in 1963. I think it cost $255. for the partial engine.
Last edited by Critter1; 06-21-2016 at 05:21 PM.
06-21-2016, 05:40 PM
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There's one other thread with the crate part number (3857615) where the OP was trying to find out whether it's an L75, L76, or L84 engine but it wasn't answered.
06-21-2016, 05:48 PM
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06-21-2016, 08:04 PM
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Here are more photos, including the casting numbers and dates for the block and heads:
GM sure used lots of different colors of paint on these blocks
Block Casting number: 4 / GM / 3782870
Block Date Stamp: H84
Head 1 casting: 64 / 3782461 / G1 4 / GM 3
Head 2 casting: 64 / 3782461 / E134 / GM 4
GM sure used lots of different colors of paint on these blocks
Block Casting number: 4 / GM / 3782870
Block Date Stamp: H84
Head 1 casting: 64 / 3782461 / G1 4 / GM 3
Head 2 casting: 64 / 3782461 / E134 / GM 4
06-21-2016, 08:17 PM
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Race Director
Quite interesting to see unmolested pieces from so long ago. Thanks. 
06-21-2016, 08:41 PM
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Safety Car
Quite a time capsule. As it is, parts and all, as an unused piece of history this would make a nice addition to the Corvette Museum. .. On loan, of course.
John
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06-21-2016, 10:00 PM
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06-21-2016, 11:20 PM
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Burning Brakes
Great pictures, I love seeing the original NOS pieces. It gives me hope that I may find one for my 64 after all.
As for how often they come up I have found and purchased two 70 LT-1 and one 72 LT-1 in the crate . Put one in my 70 LT-1 and still have the other 70 in the crate, it's in my signature picture. The 72 is built and waiting for a project.
As for how often they come up I have found and purchased two 70 LT-1 and one 72 LT-1 in the crate . Put one in my 70 LT-1 and still have the other 70 in the crate, it's in my signature picture. The 72 is built and waiting for a project.