69 427 block
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69 427 block
I was just about to install this into my sons 68 chevelle when I was told this block possibly came out of a 69 vette. The casting # on the rear left reads like this "3955270". Is this correct and if it is am I missing out on some coin? Whats it worth to the right person and how rare is it? Its 60 over and has been decked so there are no numbers on the front.
Melting Slicks
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From: Europe , Luxembourg
Hi
It is used in 1969 Vettes for all power ranges including the L88 option.
So, you could try to sell it. They should bring from 2000 to 3500 USD . Try E-bay with a reserve up to you to decide.
If it was for 68 , I would be a candidate.
Good luck. Günther
It is used in 1969 Vettes for all power ranges including the L88 option.
So, you could try to sell it. They should bring from 2000 to 3500 USD . Try E-bay with a reserve up to you to decide.
If it was for 68 , I would be a candidate.
Good luck. Günther
Heel & Toe
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From MoreTec's website:
BLOCK CASTING DATE on the rear ledge of the block near the bell housing mounting surface. If you have an early big block the BLOCK CASTING DATE may be on the passenger side of the engine block near the freeze plug, (see 2A).
The casting dates look something like this "E 12 7". The "E" stands for the month of the year with "A" being the month of January, "B" being the month of February and so on thru the letters to December. The "12" stands for the 12th day of the month. The "7" is the year of the decade.
Todd
BLOCK CASTING DATE on the rear ledge of the block near the bell housing mounting surface. If you have an early big block the BLOCK CASTING DATE may be on the passenger side of the engine block near the freeze plug, (see 2A).
The casting dates look something like this "E 12 7". The "E" stands for the month of the year with "A" being the month of January, "B" being the month of February and so on thru the letters to December. The "12" stands for the 12th day of the month. The "7" is the year of the decade.
Todd
Melting Slicks
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From: Cruising somewhere in St. Louis, Missouri
Originally Posted by WESCH
Hi
It is used in 1969 Vettes for all power ranges including the L88 option.
So, you could try to sell it. They should bring from 2000 to 3500 USD . Try E-bay with a reserve up to you to decide.
If it was for 68 , I would be a candidate.
Good luck. Günther
It is used in 1969 Vettes for all power ranges including the L88 option.
So, you could try to sell it. They should bring from 2000 to 3500 USD . Try E-bay with a reserve up to you to decide.
If it was for 68 , I would be a candidate.
Good luck. Günther
you could do your own DD work on this but here it is:
69 engines blocks are :
3932386: 3932388 are for 350ci, 300hp, 350hp
3935439: are for 427ci, 390hp,400hp, 430,hp, 435hp
3946052: 427hp, 430hp, (ZL1)
3955270, 3953512: 427ci, 390hp,400hp,430, 435hp
3956618, 3970010: 350, 300hp,350hp
jim
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