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Boydness · 01-17-2010, 10:18 PM

I found these markings on the G30's transmission:

??????
88K
3-16-92
REX

To me it reads that "Rex" pulled the TH350 from a ??? with 88K miles on it in '92.

Anyone have any ideas to what the first lines reads?

**old Rusty C10** · 01-17-2010, 10:27 PM

looks like trans the second part B/? trans?? on the upper part? pic would be better dead on
thats prolly when it was rebuilt or installed

Boydness · 01-17-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

looks like trans the second part B/? trans?? on the upper part? pic would be better dead on
thats prolly when it was rebuilt or installed

It is difficult to get a decent pic of the markings.

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-18-2010, 01:36 AM

Dirty Truck?

bikes&bowties · 01-18-2010, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TwoFiftyShifter

Dirty Truck?

that sure narrows it down in a junkyard

Boydness · 01-18-2010, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TwoFiftyShifter

Dirty Truck?

I actually thought it might read "Dirt truck", as in a truck with a dump bed...

Could it have come from maybe a C30 Dump truck? Would it have had a TH350?

**old Rusty C10** · 01-18-2010, 11:33 AM

looks like B/F & trans at 88K miles on 5/16/92 by Rex

glock35ipsc · 01-18-2010, 11:37 AM

Possibly the last time the filter and fluid was changed? Some lube shops do that for trans fluid and filter, and fuel filter replacements too.

bikes&bowties · 01-19-2010, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Possibly the last time the filter and fluid was changed? Some lube shops do that for trans fluid and filter, and fuel filter replacements too.

we do that with farm equipment. Engine hours, date, and name/Initials of the person who changed it. So maintenance markings would be a good bet

**old Rusty C10** · 01-18-2010, 01:10 PM

B/A band adjustment and TRAFL trans flush 88K miles on 3/16/92 by Rex which could be the mechanic, the shop, or the shop dog

Maybe im watching too many episodes of Forensic Files but i saved the pic then clicked on edit and blew it up and up until i could almost read it... now if i could get the pan i could lift some fingerprints and after sampling your prints to eliminate yours i could track the guy down and ask him!!

Boydness · 01-18-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

B/A band adjustment and TRAFL trans flush 88K miles on 3/16/92 by Rex which could be the mechanic, the shop, or the shop dog

Maybe im watching too many episodes of Forensic Files but i saved the pic then clicked on edit and blew it up and up until i could almost read it... now if i could get the pan i could lift some fingerprints and after sampling your prints to eliminate yours i could track the guy down and ask him!!

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Possibly the last time the filter and fluid was changed? Some lube shops do that for trans fluid and filter, and fuel filter replacements too.

Yes, that does seem to be the best decoding of the markings. They are maintenance markings...

I will have Latent dust and see if they get any transfers.

01-17-2010, 10:18 PM	#1
Boydness Projects follow me home... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St Marys, OH Posts: 88	Who can read junk yard grease pen? I found these markings on the G30's transmission: ?????? 88K 3-16-92 REX To me it reads that "Rex" pulled the TH350 from a ??? with 88K miles on it in '92. Anyone have any ideas to what the first lines reads? __________________ '51 Willys Wagon (SBC 350) '56 Willys Wagon (SBC 350) '77 Chevy Corvette 350 '79 Chevy G30 (Coachmen) 350 '79 Chevy G30 (Transvan) 350

01-17-2010, 10:27 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Who can read junk yard grease pen? looks like trans the second part B/? trans?? on the upper part? pic would be better dead on thats prolly when it was rebuilt or installed __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! Last edited by old Rusty C10; 01-17-2010 at 10:28 PM.

01-18-2010, 01:36 AM	#4
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Who can read junk yard grease pen? Dirty Truck? __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-18-2010, 11:33 AM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Who can read junk yard grease pen? looks like B/F & trans at 88K miles on 5/16/92 by Rex __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! Last edited by old Rusty C10; 01-18-2010 at 01:13 PM.

01-18-2010, 11:37 AM	#8
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Who can read junk yard grease pen? Possibly the last time the filter and fluid was changed? Some lube shops do that for trans fluid and filter, and fuel filter replacements too. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

01-18-2010, 01:10 PM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Who can read junk yard grease pen? B/A band adjustment and TRAFL trans flush 88K miles on 3/16/92 by Rex which could be the mechanic, the shop, or the shop dog Maybe im watching too many episodes of Forensic Files but i saved the pic then clicked on edit and blew it up and up until i could almost read it... now if i could get the pan i could lift some fingerprints and after sampling your prints to eliminate yours i could track the guy down and ask him!! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! Last edited by old Rusty C10; 01-18-2010 at 01:14 PM.



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