68 coupe engine identification
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68 coupe engine identification
Hello,
I have a 68 coupe with VIN 1943785415117 wich I think is an early ´68.
Car has 6.300 redline tachometer, I was told it´s a 427 car.
The engine numbers are K12 20 TJB at the front of the pass side head and 3970010 at the rear.
What do you think? I don´t know what engine is.
Thank you in advance!
I have a 68 coupe with VIN 1943785415117 wich I think is an early ´68.
Car has 6.300 redline tachometer, I was told it´s a 427 car.
The engine numbers are K12 20 TJB at the front of the pass side head and 3970010 at the rear.
What do you think? I don´t know what engine is.
Thank you in advance!
Drifting
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
Hello,
I have a 68 coupe with VIN 1943785415117 wich I think is an early ´68.
Car has 6.300 redline tachometer, I was told it´s a 427 car.
The engine numbers are K12 20 TJB at the front of the pass side head and 3970010 at the rear.
What do you think? I don´t know what engine is.
Thank you in advance!
I have a 68 coupe with VIN 1943785415117 wich I think is an early ´68.
Car has 6.300 redline tachometer, I was told it´s a 427 car.
The engine numbers are K12 20 TJB at the front of the pass side head and 3970010 at the rear.
What do you think? I don´t know what engine is.
Thank you in advance!
Drifting
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From: Forth Worth TX
K12 20 TJB
K = McKinnon Assembly Plant
12 20 = Dec. 20th (There should be a date code cast on the rear of the engine to give you the year it was built.)
TJB = The "T" indicates Truck. A "C" would indicate passenger car. Could be either a 1973 350/160hp 4bbl conventinal cab truck or 1979 350/165hp 4bbl forward cab truck.
K = McKinnon Assembly Plant
12 20 = Dec. 20th (There should be a date code cast on the rear of the engine to give you the year it was built.)
TJB = The "T" indicates Truck. A "C" would indicate passenger car. Could be either a 1973 350/160hp 4bbl conventinal cab truck or 1979 350/165hp 4bbl forward cab truck.
Last edited by Revi; Jun 22, 2015 at 09:40 AM.
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My 68 is #16660 coming along behind yours on 4/20/68.
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Hello,
I recently bought the corvette fellow thunderclap with VIN 194378S415117, I'm doing a complete restoration, I want to remove the bodywork, paint the chassis, engine change (the current is 350) and restore all its parts with original components, the problem is that which is not his motor home, 327? or 427?
I have some hints that the car is a 427;
- The hood is the 427 model, (but may have changed)
- The fan has the engine is very separate from the radiator, this tells me that previously had a longer engine
- The reboluciones account has the red line at 6500 RPM
- No return petrol tank (this may have been removed)
I searched the printed order over the fuel tank, but this is not
I found a web (NCRS) that can investigate where the vehicle was purchased, it costs $ 40
For me it is a very special car and I do not spend my money on a 427 engine, but I worry about than your motor home
As I can know 100% if it's 427 or 327?
Sorry for my English translator
Thank you
PedroJ
I recently bought the corvette fellow thunderclap with VIN 194378S415117, I'm doing a complete restoration, I want to remove the bodywork, paint the chassis, engine change (the current is 350) and restore all its parts with original components, the problem is that which is not his motor home, 327? or 427?
I have some hints that the car is a 427;
- The hood is the 427 model, (but may have changed)
- The fan has the engine is very separate from the radiator, this tells me that previously had a longer engine
- The reboluciones account has the red line at 6500 RPM
- No return petrol tank (this may have been removed)
I searched the printed order over the fuel tank, but this is not
I found a web (NCRS) that can investigate where the vehicle was purchased, it costs $ 40
For me it is a very special car and I do not spend my money on a 427 engine, but I worry about than your motor home
As I can know 100% if it's 427 or 327?
Sorry for my English translator
Thank you
PedroJ
Last edited by Pedroj68; Oct 18, 2015 at 12:49 PM.
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Hello,
I recently bought the corvette fellow thunderclap with VIN 1943785415117, I'm doing a complete restoration, I want to remove the bodywork, paint the chassis, engine change (the current is 350) and restore all its parts with original components, the problem is that which is not his motor home, 327? or 427?
I have some hints that the car is a 427;
- The hood is the 427 model, (but may have changed)
- The fan has the engine is very separate from the radiator, this tells me that previously had a longer engine
- The reboluciones account has the red line at 6500 RPM
- No return petrol tank (this may have been removed)
I searched the printed order over the fuel tank, but this is not
I found a web (NCRS) that can investigate where the vehicle was purchased, it costs $ 40
For me it is a very special car and I do not spend my money on a 427 engine, but I worry about than your motor home
As I can know 100% if it's 427 or 327?
Sorry for my English translator
Thank you
PedroJ
I recently bought the corvette fellow thunderclap with VIN 1943785415117, I'm doing a complete restoration, I want to remove the bodywork, paint the chassis, engine change (the current is 350) and restore all its parts with original components, the problem is that which is not his motor home, 327? or 427?
I have some hints that the car is a 427;
- The hood is the 427 model, (but may have changed)
- The fan has the engine is very separate from the radiator, this tells me that previously had a longer engine
- The reboluciones account has the red line at 6500 RPM
- No return petrol tank (this may have been removed)
I searched the printed order over the fuel tank, but this is not
I found a web (NCRS) that can investigate where the vehicle was purchased, it costs $ 40
For me it is a very special car and I do not spend my money on a 427 engine, but I worry about than your motor home
As I can know 100% if it's 427 or 327?
Sorry for my English translator
Thank you
PedroJ
Hello Pedro,
I have just sent a message.
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Surprised nobody mentioned this: The vin, VIN 1943785415117
That number "5" in the middle is actually the letter "S". A common mistake, but if it shows up on your title you should get it corrected.
http://media.collectorcarpricetracke...0770225187.pdf
That number "5" in the middle is actually the letter "S". A common mistake, but if it shows up on your title you should get it corrected.
http://media.collectorcarpricetracke...0770225187.pdf
Last edited by PRNDL; Oct 13, 2015 at 11:33 PM.
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Drifting
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From: Sadieville Kentucky
Hello,
I have a 68 coupe with VIN 1943785415117 wich I think is an early ´68.
Car has 6.300 redline tachometer, I was told it´s a 427 car.
The engine numbers are K12 20 TJB at the front of the pass side head and 3970010 at the rear.
What do you think? I don´t know what engine is.
Thank you in advance!
I have a 68 coupe with VIN 1943785415117 wich I think is an early ´68.
Car has 6.300 redline tachometer, I was told it´s a 427 car.
The engine numbers are K12 20 TJB at the front of the pass side head and 3970010 at the rear.
What do you think? I don´t know what engine is.
Thank you in advance!
How wide is radiator ? front springs would be heaver duty also
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The shipping data will tell you only the name of the original dealer where the car was shipped. The information will not provide any information concerning options the car may have had.
Congrats on the 68.
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PRNDL Thanks for that link, I also found this but says the same thing;
http://www.c3registry.com/index.php?...e&car_id=16451
True, the "5" is actually an "S" it was a mistake to do copy and paste
530planeman, I have done these measures, thanks
Easy Mike, thanks for the info, this car is beautiful, now has a new blue paint lemans, have ridden all exterior badges and out like a new car
http://www.c3registry.com/index.php?...e&car_id=16451
True, the "5" is actually an "S" it was a mistake to do copy and paste
530planeman, I have done these measures, thanks
Easy Mike, thanks for the info, this car is beautiful, now has a new blue paint lemans, have ridden all exterior badges and out like a new car
8th Gear
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The radiator is Mark Harrison and is 28 x 20 ", the front springs have much rust but I bought a new 550 lb central corvette and apparently are the same size and thickness
Deputy dropbox link with pictures of these components;
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9jdzk9zvf...KLfy_Ymga?dl=0
Deputy dropbox link with pictures of these components;
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9jdzk9zvf...KLfy_Ymga?dl=0
8th Gear
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Hello, I finally decided to buy a motor 427, but it is hard to find
in the door plate it indicates H28 (March 28), but the vin tells me it's the beginning of April,
which is the correct collector admission, 3937795 or 3919850?
What is the correct block number for my car?
Thank you.
in the door plate it indicates H28 (March 28), but the vin tells me it's the beginning of April,
which is the correct collector admission, 3937795 or 3919850?
What is the correct block number for my car?
Thank you.
Burning Brakes
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If your car is in fact a 427 car the correct block # should be 3935439, I believe they stopped using the 3916321 block around the end of January. According to your VIN the car should have been built in very early April so should have the 3937795 intake manifold.
Last edited by dugsgms74; Oct 22, 2015 at 12:42 AM.
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Thank you very much,
this is very complicated, little information, there is no exact date for the change from one block to another, only information recorded as correct number of cars and indicate that in April even block 3916321 was mounted by this information I think the block has be 427-400 HP (early) L68 3,916,321 and 3,919,850 admissions, which investigated other cars in late April and have the block of 3,916,321, my car is in front of them;
http://www.c3registry.com/index.php?...e&car_id=18411
http://www.c3registry.com/index.php?...te&car_id=4328
My car;
http://www.c3registry.com/index.php?...e&car_id=16451
We have requested a quotation for a complete engine to David Crane, I think that will get us out of doubt, hope to have a fair price and to restore my car with the engine home had
this is very complicated, little information, there is no exact date for the change from one block to another, only information recorded as correct number of cars and indicate that in April even block 3916321 was mounted by this information I think the block has be 427-400 HP (early) L68 3,916,321 and 3,919,850 admissions, which investigated other cars in late April and have the block of 3,916,321, my car is in front of them;
http://www.c3registry.com/index.php?...e&car_id=18411
http://www.c3registry.com/index.php?...te&car_id=4328
My car;
http://www.c3registry.com/index.php?...e&car_id=16451
We have requested a quotation for a complete engine to David Crane, I think that will get us out of doubt, hope to have a fair price and to restore my car with the engine home had
