283 identification
Hi. I have been trying to identify a couple of 283 blocks. One site said that one of my 283's is from a 1958 Corvette and another site said it is from an Impala. Would anyone be able to decode my numbers or direct me to a good site that is 100% correct? My numbers are below:
Block 1: Casting number at rear of block: GM 3756519 Stamped engine code at front of block: FI08DB Block 2: Casting number at rear of block: GM 3896944 Stamped engine code at front of block: V050IDA I also have cylinder heads (power pack). I don't know if any of these would match the blocks, though. Any help here also would help me out a lot: One set of heads has 3884520 One set has 3795896 And the one spare has 3774692 Thank you again and have a great day! |
The 519 block was used from the middle of 58 until late 1961. Hope that helps a little |
Block one is from a 58 Impala 283/230
block two is from 67 Chevelle 283/195 Head one is from a 60-67 283/327 Head two is from a 64-67 283 Head three is from a 58-64 283 |
Price?
Thanks for the information. This and the link really gave me what I needed. If you had an idea on what these blocks or heads might be worth, please reply back. Thank you again for the help.
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The key to the Impala block is the casting date. If the year is "8" and not "58" then it is the same configuration as the Corvette #519 motor. Assuming that you knew the assembly code on the pad would contain a suffix that might not work for the car you were looking to put it into anyway, you would be no worse off than if the engine had a Corvette suffix. Your code does indicate a Flint block.
It could be argued that this type block, (#519 with single-digit year) from a year with no VIN derivative, would be a simple pad restamp of the assembly code (prefix/assy date/suffix) of being any Corvette motor from 1958 you want it to be. Hypothetically speaking, of course. Point is, it may not be a Corvette block, but to some restorers who might have to restamp the pad to get what they want anyway, that block could possibly be worth as much as a Corvette block. |
Thanks for the reply!
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