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Old Oct 14, 2023 | 02:07 PM
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Hey Guys , I have a casting #3935439 GM 1CON V2 and serial #TO5O6IR 18s419097 Can anybody de-code this puppy ...Thanks much ,Dave
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Hey Guys , I have a casting #3935439 GM 1CON V2 and serial #TO5O6IR 18s419097 Can anybody de-code this puppy ...Thanks much ,Dave
Thats a nice block. It’s a L71, 435hp tripower engine that came out of the 19097th Corvette made in 1968. The block was assembled on May, 6th 1968.

Can’t tell if the Vette was a coupe or convert from the engine.

Can you post a pic of the engine pad? Would like to see it if possible.
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Is this a 4 bolt main block???
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Is this a 4 bolt main block???
4 bolt.
thanks for the engine pic, looks great, but is there any chance you can post a pic of the stamp pad that shows the T0506IR and the 18S419097? I’m trying to get as many stamping pics as I can get to compare to others that are like it.
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EXCELLENT! Thank you.

That’s a good engine. The block would be very valuable to the owner of the Vette it came out of. But I don’t think you would want to take out of that Hot Rod.
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That a crack?
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That's pretty close, mine is a * 4/01/68 * build - # 415918
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