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OrrieG · 05-22-2016, 08:43 PM

The engine if its a SBC should have 3 letters after the number on the pad in front of the passenger head, like 999999 CTE. The first part matches the original vehicle vin, the last three are year and application specific. On the top of the block behind the driver head is the casting number and a date code. Date code has one letter and 2-3 numbers like C148, which would be March 14 1968 (or 78). Photos of the engine would help.

05-22-2016, 08:43 PM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Decipher serial number The engine if its a SBC should have 3 letters after the number on the pad in front of the passenger head, like 999999 CTE. The first part matches the original vehicle vin, the last three are year and application specific. On the top of the block behind the driver head is the casting number and a date code. Date code has one letter and 2-3 numbers like C148, which would be March 14 1968 (or 78). Photos of the engine would help. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project