Casting # question.
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,483
Likes: 1
From: Bay Area CA
Casting # question.
Is it possible for a 3963512 block to have a casting date of K27 8?
According to most of the casting number charts available on the internet, 3963512 was produced between 1969-71. How can it have a 1968 casting date?
http://www.teufert.net/bbchevy/bbcast.htm
According to most of the casting number charts available on the internet, 3963512 was produced between 1969-71. How can it have a 1968 casting date?
http://www.teufert.net/bbchevy/bbcast.htm
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 12,682
Likes: 3,135
From: Shamong, NJ
I think your confusing the production date of a part, with the vehicle model year.
The 512 block was used in 69 model year cars. Production of the 69 Corvette started in September of 68. Any 69 Corvette built in 1968, would have to have parts that were made in 68, and many cars built in 69, can be found with parts made in 68 too.
With 69 production beginning in September 68, the first 3963512 blocks were probably cast in August 68.
A 512 block, dated K278 (November 28, 1968), would have likely have ended up in a 69 Corvette built around December 68 or January 69.
The 512 block was used in 69 model year cars. Production of the 69 Corvette started in September of 68. Any 69 Corvette built in 1968, would have to have parts that were made in 68, and many cars built in 69, can be found with parts made in 68 too.
With 69 production beginning in September 68, the first 3963512 blocks were probably cast in August 68.
A 512 block, dated K278 (November 28, 1968), would have likely have ended up in a 69 Corvette built around December 68 or January 69.
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 38,897
Likes: 1,926
From: Washington Michigan
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski