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mtndewmaniac66 · 05-03-2005, 02:03 AM

I purchased a 68 C10 custon longbed for $500.00 2 years ago, and the original owner insisted that the 327 was a factory option 300HP. I have to go to the parts stores asking for an SS car for the correct parts. The option tag reads:engine-04L30AC. It is not listed on any searches on here or the web. Any insite on this motor?

stllookn · 05-03-2005, 02:34 AM

Welcome to the board from Kent, WA. Did you get the casting number off the driver's side of the block by the firewall? That is usually a good place to find info as well. Did you get the other number off the engine deck in front of the head on the passenger's side of the truck? Check there.

75-K5 · 05-03-2005, 04:06 AM

I just searched for L30 327. It appears it was in the SS cars. Between 275 and 300hp. Nice.

**special-K** · 05-03-2005, 10:35 AM

Welcome!Sounds original,then(if still same motor).I guess that is rare.I sure haven`t heard of it.

stllookn · 05-03-2005, 11:33 AM

My GM Restoration Package lists the L30 option as a 240 hp 327. That would have come with a 4-barrel Rochester Q-jet. Check the cylinder heads and casting numbers (driver's side rear of block near firewall) as well as the number on the front of block (deck in front of passenger side head). My '68 option code is 04L30CG and it is a 240 hp 327...so maybe the LC is higher hp. In 1968 they show also show a 250 hp, 275 hp and 325 hp 327 available, supposedly, only in the El Camino. If you have one of those bad boys, it would be a rare engine option for sure.

Joe67 · 05-03-2005, 12:26 PM

The 327 4bbl I just placed into the Panel truck came from a C10 2wd 1968 Chevy Pickup.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-03-2005, 05:06 PM

2 THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C

pritch · 05-03-2005, 11:49 PM

The 327 I have came from a '68 'Burb. The first two digits are scratched off the option sticker, but the others are ??L30CB. The build sheet just says L30, though.

05-03-2005, 02:03 AM	#1
mtndewmaniac66 Do the Dew! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vernal, Utah Posts: 191	Do I have a rare 68 chevy truck? I purchased a 68 C10 custon longbed for $500.00 2 years ago, and the original owner insisted that the 327 was a factory option 300HP. I have to go to the parts stores asking for an SS car for the correct parts. The option tag reads:engine-04L30AC. It is not listed on any searches on here or the web. Any insite on this motor?

05-03-2005, 02:34 AM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Welcome to the board from Kent, WA. Did you get the casting number off the driver's side of the block by the firewall? That is usually a good place to find info as well. Did you get the other number off the engine deck in front of the head on the passenger's side of the truck? Check there. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

05-03-2005, 04:06 AM	#3
75-K5 Bucket of Bolts Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 455	I just searched for L30 327. It appears it was in the SS cars. Between 275 and 300hp. Nice. __________________ This is the project that never ends, yes it goes on and on my friend....

05-03-2005, 10:35 AM	#4
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05-03-2005, 11:33 AM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	My GM Restoration Package lists the L30 option as a 240 hp 327. That would have come with a 4-barrel Rochester Q-jet. Check the cylinder heads and casting numbers (driver's side rear of block near firewall) as well as the number on the front of block (deck in front of passenger side head). My '68 option code is 04L30CG and it is a 240 hp 327...so maybe the LC is higher hp. In 1968 they show also show a 250 hp, 275 hp and 325 hp 327 available, supposedly, only in the El Camino. If you have one of those bad boys, it would be a rare engine option for sure. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

05-03-2005, 12:26 PM	#6
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	The 327 4bbl I just placed into the Panel truck came from a C10 2wd 1968 Chevy Pickup. __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member Last edited by Joe67; 05-03-2005 at 12:26 PM.

05-03-2005, 05:06 PM	#7
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05-03-2005, 11:49 PM	#8
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	The 327 I have came from a '68 'Burb. The first two digits are scratched off the option sticker, but the others are ??L30CB. The build sheet just says L30, though. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

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