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PGG · 03-13-2018, 05:06 AM

WTB 72 350 engine or even better bare block.
Turns out my super nice K5 4x4 has a 77-78 block in it.
I want to get it as close are original if I can find a block.
I assume these came with 4 bolt mains?
Anyway I would buy a whole engine or just a block.
Obviously I need it in usable condition and prefer it not to have
been bored already but I know that is asking a LOT.

Thanks for any tips or suggestions if you have one let me know. PG

**jimer1964** · 03-13-2018, 05:49 AM

I have a 72 bare block if you ever get to PA

**1rippen6** · 03-13-2018, 07:25 AM

I just bought a 72 GMC Jimmy that was told still has the original engine. PO told me it ran when he parked it. If interested let me know and I can check the numbers. It would be shipping with Fastenal if you have one close. A transfer case was about 150 a couple of years ago would guess the engine would be a little more than that.

**1rippen6** · 03-13-2018, 09:10 PM

Here is the number

**Ironhorse** · 03-13-2018, 09:28 PM

Not to "jack" the thread but just looked at website "nastyZ28" and that engine seems to de-code to:

V--Flint built
1--Chevrolet
I 15--Sept 15th engine build perhaps?
TDR-- 1972 Conventional Cab, K10 or K20 with 175 HP 4 BBL carb

Not sure about the "I 1 5" , "think the Sept. 15th build date is correct. Looks like the engine your looking for.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-13-2018, 10:53 PM

Just read that I is used as a substitute for 1 on some blocks. That being the case the block is Flint built November 15.

PGG what month and year was your k5 built?

**1rippen6** · 03-13-2018, 11:02 PM

What's the best way to tell when your K5 was built?

**DeadheadNM** · 03-13-2018, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1rippen6

What's the best way to tell when your K5 was built?

If the driver door blue decal is missing peek at the ebrake assembly. Assuming it's original will give you a ball park assembly date (week or so after stamped date on the assembly). See date stamp example here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=165

**jimer1964** · 03-14-2018, 06:04 PM

My block has code V08I9TRJ

**72 paul** · 03-14-2018, 10:47 PM

Have a 72 LT1 .#s VO324 CKT. Its been rebuilt. Was going to use in my 72 k5.Went another route.Z28 or Vette.

03-13-2018, 05:06 AM	#1
PGG Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 279	WTB 72 350 engine or even better bare block WTB 72 350 engine or even better bare block. Turns out my super nice K5 4x4 has a 77-78 block in it. I want to get it as close are original if I can find a block. I assume these came with 4 bolt mains? Anyway I would buy a whole engine or just a block. Obviously I need it in usable condition and prefer it not to have been bored already but I know that is asking a LOT. Thanks for any tips or suggestions if you have one let me know. PG

03-13-2018, 05:49 AM	#2
jimer1964 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: bowmansville,pa Posts: 1,683	Re: WTB 72 350 engine or even better bare block I have a 72 bare block if you ever get to PA

03-13-2018, 07:25 AM	#3
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: WTB 72 350 engine or even better bare block I just bought a 72 GMC Jimmy that was told still has the original engine. PO told me it ran when he parked it. If interested let me know and I can check the numbers. It would be shipping with Fastenal if you have one close. A transfer case was about 150 a couple of years ago would guess the engine would be a little more than that.

03-13-2018, 09:10 PM	#4
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: WTB 72 350 engine or even better bare block Here is the number Attached Images

03-13-2018, 09:28 PM	#5
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: WTB 72 350 engine or even better bare block Not to "jack" the thread but just looked at website "nastyZ28" and that engine seems to de-code to: V--Flint built 1--Chevrolet I 15--Sept 15th engine build perhaps? TDR-- 1972 Conventional Cab, K10 or K20 with 175 HP 4 BBL carb Not sure about the "I 1 5" , "think the Sept. 15th build date is correct. Looks like the engine your looking for. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

03-13-2018, 10:53 PM	#6
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: WTB 72 350 engine or even better bare block Just read that I is used as a substitute for 1 on some blocks. That being the case the block is Flint built November 15. PGG what month and year was your k5 built? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-13-2018, 11:02 PM	#7
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: WTB 72 350 engine or even better bare block What's the best way to tell when your K5 was built?

03-14-2018, 06:04 PM	#9
jimer1964 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: bowmansville,pa Posts: 1,683	Re: WTB 72 350 engine or even better bare block My block has code V08I9TRJ

03-14-2018, 10:47 PM	#10
72 paul Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: las vegas'nv Posts: 499	Re: WTB 72 350 engine or even better bare block Have a 72 LT1 .#s VO324 CKT. Its been rebuilt. Was going to use in my 72 k5.Went another route.Z28 or Vette.

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