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Old Sep 7, 2025 | 04:50 PM
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Default Engine suffix code clarification
1965 early and possibly later Big Block production, was the second part of the engine suffix code stamped separately?
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Old Sep 7, 2025 | 06:07 PM
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all the BB suffix codes I have seem all looked to be done in a gang
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I believe some were (suffix last letter stamped separately). There may be pics in archives if you search.

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Here is a nice 65 with a flying F, stamped separately:


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See this link as well. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...crooked-f.html

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