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67chevemall · 05-04-2018, 10:41 AM

What year did they start to put Vin numbers on the engine block?
And are all 327 Vin in the same spot?

**special-K** · 05-04-2018, 08:17 PM

Never on trucks

67chevemall · 05-05-2018, 01:23 PM

we all know that. most are all car blocks.
I am sure there was a few years with blank blocks

**special-K** · 05-06-2018, 07:15 AM

You are asking your question on a truck forum

Coley · 05-06-2018, 10:09 AM

I think the 327 was available on the trucks from '65 to '68....to my recollection.
You won't find any of those with VIN numbers on the block tho', as already stated.

As for the cars...who knows, late 50's? When did the 327 first appear...1960 to '62?

Coley

Bigdav160 · 05-06-2018, 11:03 AM

Quote:

What year did they start to put Vin numbers on the engine block?

I've read, for Corvette, it was January of 1960

**Canuckvetter** · 05-06-2018, 01:51 PM

A quick search on the inter webs say "the last 6 digits of the VIN were stamped into the blocks on Corvettes in 1961 or 1962. In 1964 GM stamped the last 6 #'s of the VIN in the higher HP motors i.e. 327-300HP and 409's. In 1968 the feds required all auto manufacturers to stamp identification #'s into blocks." Not sure why trucks of our area were exempt. Maybe due to the low HP? I know in the 70's when I was combing the wrecking yards for motors I never even considered a truck motor. Always the 327 with camel humps or LT1 motors. I guess in my ignorance at the time I could have missed the Factory 1967 L79 Corvette motors installed in the trucks lol.

**special-K** · 05-06-2018, 04:27 PM

You missed the '68 C/20 large Journal high nickle steel crank 327. One of the best small blocks for building. The same block/suffix code would be found on the '68 SS350 Camaro.

You also missed all the steel crank 4-bolt truck 350s through '75. Both are great motors to build. The latter is what I prefer for a 383 build

**Canuckvetter** · 05-06-2018, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

You missed the '68 C/20 large Journal high nickle steel crank 327. One of the best small blocks for building. The same block/suffix code would be found on the '68 SS350 Camaro.

You also missed all the steel crank 4-bolt truck 350s through '75. Both are great motors to build. The latter is what I prefer for a 383 build

Oh to be young again knowing what I forgot now.

**special-K** · 05-06-2018, 08:52 PM

I know what you're saying. I missed a lot. I also knew what would always be worth keeping, but had to let it go. Still doing it.

67chevemall · 05-11-2018, 10:59 AM

OK I cleaned the modor and got some numbers.

K05010 GA

Other then it was made here inow st catharines
I don't know what the rest means

geezer#99 · 05-11-2018, 11:04 AM

Suffix code GA says it’s a 283.

http://www.nastyz28.com/gm-chevy-cod...s-suffix-5.php

What’s the casting number?

Coley · 05-11-2018, 12:03 PM

Geezer's correct.....not a 327 engine given the GA suffix.

Its a '65, 283 (195hp)....looks from a full size car.

Is that what you were expecting? or did someone say it was a 327?

Coley

bruceman1968 · 05-11-2018, 12:24 PM

67chevmall, you got a extra digit or a incorrect digit in there.
K05010 GA
K= McKinnon Industries St. Catherines, Ontario
05= May
01= 1st
0= This is extra or incorrect(possible stamping error)
GA= 1965, 66, 67 283ci or 1968 307ci or 1969 327ci. All Impala motors.
If your extra 0 is a C then your suffix code is CGA
CGA= 1971 350ci or 1975/6 262ci
Can you double check your stamped application code(K05010GA) and get your casting number and date code off the block. Here is a pic showing locations.
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67chevemall · 05-11-2018, 12:51 PM

The ad said 327 and the po said 327.
Awesome always wanted a 283.

Thanks for the info you guys are great.

I will look around more tonighthan
What is the trick to see the numbers at the back of the block?

67chevemall · 05-11-2018, 12:57 PM

You guys know your stuff.
How about the 3 speed?

M3 3868632 is on the case
7 bolts

67chevemall · 05-11-2018, 01:00 PM

I will double check the number.
There is a space between the 0 and GA sof can't be 0GA

67chevemall · 05-11-2018, 01:02 PM

--^-- and the mark on the front of the heads

MARKDTN · 05-11-2018, 04:31 PM

Is it large journal or small journal?

67chevemall · 05-14-2018, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruceman1968

67chevmall, you got a extra digit or a incorrect digit in there.
K05010 GA
K= McKinnon Industries St. Catherines, Ontario
05= May
01= 1st
0= This is extra or incorrect(possible stamping error)
GA= 1965, 66, 67 283ci or 1968 307ci or 1969 327ci. All Impala motors.
If your extra 0 is a C then your suffix code is CGA
CGA= 1971 350ci or 1975/6 262ci
Can you double check your stamped application code(K05010GA) and get your casting number and date code off the block. Here is a pic showing locations.
Attachment 1783689

Yep the numbers are right. Extra number is a 0
And I can't see the numbers at the back. Maybe a mirror would help....

geezer#99 · 05-14-2018, 08:29 AM

Yup!
A mirror and a flashlight.
Point the light into the mirror and everything back there lights up.

**special-K** · 05-14-2018, 10:09 AM

I need to know!!

67chevemall · 05-14-2018, 11:20 AM

69 327 Impala motor

geezer#99 · 05-14-2018, 12:08 PM

And what was the casting number?

67chevemall · 06-12-2018, 11:11 AM

front numbers.

I can't see the ones on the back. I think my sb might be in the 6 cly spot.?/?

05-04-2018, 10:41 AM	#1
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	327 Vin year What year did they start to put Vin numbers on the engine block? And are all 327 Vin in the same spot? __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

05-04-2018, 08:17 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 327 Vin year Never on trucks __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-05-2018, 01:23 PM	#3
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: 327 Vin year we all know that. most are all car blocks. I am sure there was a few years with blank blocks __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

05-06-2018, 07:15 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 327 Vin year You are asking your question on a truck forum __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-06-2018, 10:09 AM	#5
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: 327 Vin year I think the 327 was available on the trucks from '65 to '68....to my recollection. You won't find any of those with VIN numbers on the block tho', as already stated. As for the cars...who knows, late 50's? When did the 327 first appear...1960 to '62? Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

05-06-2018, 01:51 PM	#7
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,047	Re: 327 Vin year A quick search on the inter webs say "the last 6 digits of the VIN were stamped into the blocks on Corvettes in 1961 or 1962. In 1964 GM stamped the last 6 #'s of the VIN in the higher HP motors i.e. 327-300HP and 409's. In 1968 the feds required all auto manufacturers to stamp identification #'s into blocks." Not sure why trucks of our area were exempt. Maybe due to the low HP? I know in the 70's when I was combing the wrecking yards for motors I never even considered a truck motor. Always the 327 with camel humps or LT1 motors. I guess in my ignorance at the time I could have missed the Factory 1967 L79 Corvette motors installed in the trucks lol. __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

05-06-2018, 04:27 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 327 Vin year You missed the '68 C/20 large Journal high nickle steel crank 327. One of the best small blocks for building. The same block/suffix code would be found on the '68 SS350 Camaro. You also missed all the steel crank 4-bolt truck 350s through '75. Both are great motors to build. The latter is what I prefer for a 383 build __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-14-2018 at 10:04 AM.

05-06-2018, 08:52 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 327 Vin year I know what you're saying. I missed a lot. I also knew what would always be worth keeping, but had to let it go. Still doing it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-11-2018, 10:59 AM	#11
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: 327 Vin year OK I cleaned the modor and got some numbers. K05010 GA Other then it was made here inow st catharines I don't know what the rest means __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

05-11-2018, 11:04 AM	#12
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,731	Re: 327 Vin year Suffix code GA says it’s a 283. http://www.nastyz28.com/gm-chevy-cod...s-suffix-5.php What’s the casting number?

05-11-2018, 12:03 PM	#13
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: 327 Vin year Geezer's correct.....not a 327 engine given the GA suffix. Its a '65, 283 (195hp)....looks from a full size car. Is that what you were expecting? or did someone say it was a 327? Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

05-11-2018, 12:24 PM	#14
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: 327 Vin year 67chevmall, you got a extra digit or a incorrect digit in there. K05010 GA K= McKinnon Industries St. Catherines, Ontario 05= May 01= 1st 0= This is extra or incorrect(possible stamping error) GA= 1965, 66, 67 283ci or 1968 307ci or 1969 327ci. All Impala motors. If your extra 0 is a C then your suffix code is CGA CGA= 1971 350ci or 1975/6 262ci Can you double check your stamped application code(K05010GA) and get your casting number and date code off the block. Here is a pic showing locations. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

05-11-2018, 12:51 PM	#15
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: 327 Vin year The ad said 327 and the po said 327. Awesome always wanted a 283. Thanks for the info you guys are great. I will look around more tonighthan What is the trick to see the numbers at the back of the block? __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

05-11-2018, 12:57 PM	#16
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: 327 Vin year You guys know your stuff. How about the 3 speed? M3 3868632 is on the case 7 bolts __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

05-11-2018, 01:00 PM	#17
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: 327 Vin year I will double check the number. There is a space between the 0 and GA sof can't be 0GA



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05-11-2018, 01:02 PM	#18
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: 327 Vin year --^-- and the mark on the front of the heads

05-11-2018, 04:31 PM	#19
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,165	Re: 327 Vin year Is it large journal or small journal? __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

05-14-2018, 08:29 AM	#21
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,731	Re: 327 Vin year Yup! A mirror and a flashlight. Point the light into the mirror and everything back there lights up.

05-14-2018, 10:09 AM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 327 Vin year I need to know!! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-14-2018, 11:20 AM	#23
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: 327 Vin year 69 327 Impala motor __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

05-14-2018, 12:08 PM	#24
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,731	Re: 327 Vin year And what was the casting number?

06-12-2018, 11:11 AM	#25
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: 327 Vin year front numbers. I can't see the ones on the back. I think my sb might be in the 6 cly spot.?/? Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

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