That is too much money. Wait for a better deal. 
Early '68 327 Block
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Heel & Toe
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Early '68 327 Block
I have a '68 built in Octoer of '67 that my parents had since '75. My dad changed the engine back in the 70's but kept the original block. A few years back the block was stolen. I would like to find a replacement one if possible. Any suggestion on where to look and how much I should expect to pay? Also what are the correct casting numbers. I thank you guys for any information.
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3914678 is the block casting number. I have no idea where to find one at a fair price. They can't be in high demand except to a someone restoring a car. Take your time and maybe you can locate one without paying too much. 
-Mark.
-Mark.
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You might try Engines Limited at (920) 685-0288, or www.engineslimited.com. They have hugh inventory of correct casting and dated blocks. An add here in the forum or with the NCRS or in Hemmings might bring results.
Someone stole the block?! That's not an easy thing to do.
Someone stole the block?! That's not an easy thing to do.
Le Mans Master
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I would think with a little patience you can find one at a reasonable price. It is a 2-bolt, large journal block. Not in high demand. I have 1 of the correct heads for that car with October 67 date if I remember correctly, PM me if interested.
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Thank you for your replies. I think the heads are stock but I'm not sure. I am having a new top put on so I have it at a shop right now. I will check them when it comes home. My dad kept the original block at a boat storage that got broken in to. They took the block the rally wheels and some other items not related to my car.
Anyway this brings me to my next question. I contacted Engines Limited and the guy I spoke with was very nice. He said it would cost $2,200 plus shipping for just a block. He said it is machined, cleaned and ready for assembly. Does that sound in the ball park to you?
Anyway this brings me to my next question. I contacted Engines Limited and the guy I spoke with was very nice. He said it would cost $2,200 plus shipping for just a block. He said it is machined, cleaned and ready for assembly. Does that sound in the ball park to you?
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3914678 is the correct casting number.
2k is TOOO much money. You can get the whole engine for 1/2 to 1/4 that. Although it will need to be rebuilt. I bet within a year you can piece it all back together but remember you won't have the right serial number on the pad. Scott is correct a few hundred bucks is about right.
I am very curious. What is the serial number of the car as I have a October 67 car too.
2k is TOOO much money. You can get the whole engine for 1/2 to 1/4 that. Although it will need to be rebuilt. I bet within a year you can piece it all back together but remember you won't have the right serial number on the pad. Scott is correct a few hundred bucks is about right.
I am very curious. What is the serial number of the car as I have a October 67 car too.
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Since it won't be a "matching number" vehicle, why are you so concerned about having the correct casting numbers, etc? Finding "specialty" components will only cost you more money. As long as you don't have to go with a 327, why not a 350 or 383? Just curious on your rationale.
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I have a L79 I may be interested in parting with.
Block Casting # 3914678
Engine I.D. # V0604HT
Head Casting # 3917291 E48 (May 4, 1968)
# 3917291 E138 (May 13, 1968)
Also have some other parts. (Rad, shroud, exhaust manifolds) PM or email me if you are interestd.
shmoky
Block Casting # 3914678
Engine I.D. # V0604HT
Head Casting # 3917291 E48 (May 4, 1968)
# 3917291 E138 (May 13, 1968)
Also have some other parts. (Rad, shroud, exhaust manifolds) PM or email me if you are interestd.
shmoky
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Heel & Toe
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Interesting point about non matching #. Just seems better to me to have an engine that could have belonged with the car than having a block that came out of a Nova. The car is sort of a family heirloom to me. My dad also says to put a 383 and fuel injection in it.
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I have not pulled the tank sticker, so I really don't know when the car car was made. I saw Oct '67 ink stamped on the speedometer when I was assembling the dash. The Vin number is 194678S405982. I guess it was the 5,982 model to roll off. Maybe it was made later than October.
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I have not pulled the tank sticker, so I really don't know when the car car was made. I saw Oct '67 ink stamped on the speedometer when I was assembling the dash. The Vin number is 194678S405982. I guess it was the 5,982 model to roll off. Maybe it was made later than October.
Check the trim tag (driver door alcove) ... top line next to Chevrolet should read E04(Dec 4th) or E05(Dec 5th).
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PS ... build date is NOT on the tank sticker.
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