Engine VIN Help
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Burning Brakes
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Engine VIN Help
Just curious what is in my 69 coupe
The number on the passenger side front of ther head is V0626TJO. Number on driver's side below of distributor is 3970010
Does this make any sense?
The number on the passenger side front of ther head is V0626TJO. Number on driver's side below of distributor is 3970010
Does this make any sense?
Last edited by SoCalErv; Nov 18, 2006 at 09:48 PM.
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http://www.nastyz28.com/gm-chevy-cod...s-suffix-7.php This site lists all chevy codes. Don't list TJO but it is definetly a early to mid 70's truck block. There is a casting date opposite the casting # that will narrow it down to the year.
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Correction the engine number is V062626TJC
Bloack casting # 3970010
To the right and below the oil filter number casted are:
010
020
140
does this make any sense?
Bloack casting # 3970010
To the right and below the oil filter number casted are:
010
020
140
does this make any sense?
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So what is a C20 and C30?
Also does this engine still produce 300hp or the 160hp I saw onm the previous reply?
Intake mainfold # 8927184 GM 4
Rochester Carb # 7029207
Thanks,
Erv
Also does this engine still produce 300hp or the 160hp I saw onm the previous reply?
Intake mainfold # 8927184 GM 4
Rochester Carb # 7029207
Thanks,
Erv
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C20 and C30 are the different models of trucks
From the factory these engines were 155 and 160hp, its hard to say what your engine is producing because of all the changes that could have been made since it was new.
I cant remember what intake that is, not familiar with it.
From the factory these engines were 155 and 160hp, its hard to say what your engine is producing because of all the changes that could have been made since it was new.
I cant remember what intake that is, not familiar with it.
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Is there a website that gives you in formation on vets as the natsyz28 does for camaro's? I am now trying to id my tranny and rearend.
Any Help?
Any Help?
Originally Posted by 63mako
http://www.nastyz28.com/gm-chevy-cod...s-suffix-7.php This site lists all chevy codes. Don't list TJO but it is definetly a early to mid 70's truck block. There is a casting date opposite the casting # that will narrow it down to the year.
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The rear end is 1AV21169W
Whatr is this exactly?
Still hunting for the tranny number. I knowe I do not have the correct block. If i9 purchase an original 69 block and rebuild it does it improve the value of the car?
Whatr is this exactly?
Still hunting for the tranny number. I knowe I do not have the correct block. If i9 purchase an original 69 block and rebuild it does it improve the value of the car?
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Originally Posted by SoCalErv
The rear end is 1AV21169W
Whatr is this exactly?
Still hunting for the tranny number. I knowe I do not have the correct block. If i9 purchase an original 69 block and rebuild it does it improve the value of the car?
Whatr is this exactly?
Still hunting for the tranny number. I knowe I do not have the correct block. If i9 purchase an original 69 block and rebuild it does it improve the value of the car?
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The more I stewed on this the madder I got as I asked them about the engine specifically and they misrepresented the car. I now have a sick 160hp in my vette and I am not happy.
I have confronted them and they acknowledged the mistake and have offered to find a 69 block and rebuild the engine. Of course they do not know when this could happen but they will try.
I told them we should just unwind the deal. They are not so happy with this suggestion and stated that since it was already registered to me that was an impossibility I told them I did not believe this as all transcti9on could be reversed for cause..
Any suggestion in turning the fire up under their feet?
I have confronted them and they acknowledged the mistake and have offered to find a 69 block and rebuild the engine. Of course they do not know when this could happen but they will try.
I told them we should just unwind the deal. They are not so happy with this suggestion and stated that since it was already registered to me that was an impossibility I told them I did not believe this as all transcti9on could be reversed for cause..
Any suggestion in turning the fire up under their feet?
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You probably have an up hill battle on your hands.Do you have an ad or bill of sale that backs up the misrepresentation ? Usually you buy a used Corvette "as is" however I recently had a customer of mine successfully "unwind" a deal on a 65 fuel car.He had several ads and flyers stating untrue facts about the car.It took an attorney and a year to get it done.Good Luck I hope it goes well for you.
