Decoding Motor
Drifting
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From: Asheville NC
Vin
A37 - January 3rd 1967
7C119687 - 7 - 1967, C?, Vin number
V0105HF- Flint, January 5th, Unsure on HF for 1967 (275 HP)
Phil
Race Director
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The ...657 block was set up for either small or large journal. For the '67 Camaro-only 350 it was processed for large journals as were all later 350s. 302 and 327 versions were all processed for small journals. This block was a one year only production part. Regardless of journal size all had retainer notches for both small and large journal bearings, so a small journal ...657 can easily be modified in the field for large journal cranks.
The service only ...512 block also had this same feature.
Duke
The service only ...512 block also had this same feature.
Duke
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From: Washington Michigan
The leading "C" in the VIN derivative stamping says the 327/275hp engine was originally installed in a full-size Chevy Impala (or Caprice) with A.I.R. and Powerglide built at South Gate, California; the South Gate plant closed in 1982. 
