Another engine code stamp ???
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From: Grapevine TX
Another engine code stamp ???
At what point of assembly was the engine vin and engine code stamped on the pad? Was it still a short block or after final assembly with heads installed?
My interpretation of my pad would be (Flint, Nov 16th, PG 300hp)
My interpretation of my pad would be (Flint, Nov 16th, PG 300hp)
Melting Slicks
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The engine assembly date and suffix was done at the engine factory- in your case Flint. Then the VIN derivative was stamped at St. Louis as the car was being assembled. Hence the different Font styles. Your car is K19 with Powerglide.
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The stamping on the left with the VIN derivative was done at St. Louis after the engine was assigned to the car, again, with the heads on.
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As said above, the assembly date/suffix code stamp was done at the engine plant, once the engine was fully assembled.
The VIN derivative was stamped on the engine and trans, on the assembly line, after they had been installed in the chassis, and before the body drop.
The VIN derivative was stamped on the engine and trans, on the assembly line, after they had been installed in the chassis, and before the body drop.
