1972 corvette spare tire jack date code?
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1972 corvette spare tire jack date code?
I came across a spare tire jack & handle for a 72 and was wondering if date code is correct for my year? It say's up near the nut 1E27. I don't see any 2 digit numbers on side? Does anyone know if its correct. Thanks!
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Hi,
This is a new one for me.
I've always thought for 68-72 the stamp was just a single digit for the year follwed by a letter for the month, (no day), and was stamped on the side arm.
Was this a change for 72 model year cars?
Regards,
Alan
This is a new one for me.
I've always thought for 68-72 the stamp was just a single digit for the year follwed by a letter for the month, (no day), and was stamped on the side arm.
Was this a change for 72 model year cars?
Regards,
Alan
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Hey Alan i thought the same according to reading a restoration guide book about just two digits on side but also heard that the four digit on top nut area is also correct? I'm not sure if thats for 72' only though. Any other thoughts or tips on this is appreciated. Thanks
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Hi RF,
Now I AM curious.
What nut are you referring to.... the nut/head that the crank connects to or the 'fixed' nut that the threaded rod turns in to raise the arms?
Regards,
Alan
Now I AM curious.
What nut are you referring to.... the nut/head that the crank connects to or the 'fixed' nut that the threaded rod turns in to raise the arms?
Regards,
Alan
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I remember reading that the code went to a full YMDD format during the C3 era but can't find my reference for exactly when.
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Hi G,
I believe 69 jacks had a date code on the outer arm near the cranking end. The code is a number for the year and a letter for the month.
The jacks also have a large A stamped n the part of the pad that contacts the chassis. Thanks NCRS.
So I'd say you're seeing 79 jack.
Regards,
Alan
I believe 69 jacks had a date code on the outer arm near the cranking end. The code is a number for the year and a letter for the month.
The jacks also have a large A stamped n the part of the pad that contacts the chassis. Thanks NCRS.
So I'd say you're seeing 79 jack.
Regards,
Alan
