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Robin Smith · 07-08-2015, 06:06 PM

I have just purchased a '66 Chevy C20 SB V8 Fleet Side Truck here in New Zealand, yeah just another Kiwi, I would like a breakdown of the small block suffix code taken from the passengers side front of the motor behind the Alternator so I can understand what my truck is all about, the code is:190013816 TII02HN, all help would be much appreciated.
Cheers, Robin

markeb01 · 07-08-2015, 06:18 PM

I don't know the breakdown on your code, but welcome to the forum!

BR3W CITY · 07-08-2015, 07:35 PM

The first part is usually a partial VIN, and the second half is the engine codes...but the second batch of numbers should be 8 digits on a smallblock. I only see 7 in your post.

Is this the original engine, or are you trying to find out what engine was put in it at some point in time? GM changed the way they did VIN's and tags, so there are a few variables. (was this an actual import, or was it an overseas market vehicle?)

padresag · 07-08-2015, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Robin Smith

I have just purchased a '66 Chevy C20 SB V8 Fleet Side Truck here in New Zealand, yeah just another Kiwi, I would like a breakdown of the small block suffix code taken from the passengers side front of the motor behind the Alternator so I can understand what my truck is all about, the code is:190013816 TII02HN, all help would be much appreciated.
Cheers, Robin

the 190013816 doesn't sound like a casting nbr it must be a rebuilder nbr.
T tonawanda nov.2 HN can be a 327 - 65,68 or 69. it also shows for a 69 350
and lists diff horse powers and manual or a/trans. the 65 edition shows up as a 375hp FI engine. the casting nbr on the back L/H side will help a little more. it is on top of the bell housing flange. drivers side
ron

Robin Smith · 07-08-2015, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

The first part is usually a partial VIN, and the second half is the engine codes...but the second batch of numbers should be 8 digits on a smallblock. I only see 7 in your post.

Is this the original engine, or are you trying to find out what engine was put in it at some point in time? GM changed the way they did VIN's and tags, so there are a few variables. (was this an actual import, or was it an overseas market vehicle?)

Actual Import.

**Captainfab** · 07-09-2015, 01:14 AM

Welcome to the forum Robin

You need to get at least the block casting number. The casting date code would help also but is a little more difficult to gain access with the engine still in the truck.

Greg63 · 12-31-2015, 12:28 AM

Off topic - How long have you had your truck? What colour is it?
Any pictures of it?
Greg.

Robin Smith · 12-31-2015, 01:06 AM

Hi Greg, I have had the truck for about seven months, I bought it off an Importer, I will try to put a photo up, cheers Robin.

goatless · 12-31-2015, 01:13 AM

That's a nice looking ride.

**TJ's Chevy** · 12-31-2015, 01:15 AM

Nice ride!

Johnny_Lamebridge · 12-31-2015, 01:19 AM

Welcome, Robin Smith. Nice C20!

Did you say the alternator is on the passenger side? originally, it would've been on the driver's side. It could possibly be a newer engine. I believe the alternator was moved over when the factory switched to the long waterpump style.

Greg63 · 12-31-2015, 01:21 AM

Looks good.
I was in Nz two years ago and went through Levin as my wife and I toured the country in our rented camper van. New Zealand is a beautiful country.
I saw only one other '60-'66 while I was there. Do you know of any others?
Greg.

Robin Smith · 12-31-2015, 03:29 PM

Johnny: motor was replaced a fair while ago I suspect, going by the block numbers, it seems to have come out of a '69 Camaro, I believe the original motor should have been a 327cc the one in it now is a 350cc with a th400 trans. Cheers, Robin.

Robin Smith · 12-31-2015, 03:56 PM

Greg: My son has a '65 C20 with a 6 cyl with manual trans, I will try to put up a picture. Cheers, Robin.

Robin Smith · 12-31-2015, 04:16 PM

My Son is parting out a right hand drive C10 and putting the six stud drivetrain under his truck which will give him a disc brake front end and is going to drop in a LS motor, I will probably just freshen up the 350 and trans, both trucks have solid bodies virtually rust free, mine has had a couple of patch panels done on the front guards my boy has yet to do his, both vehicles will basically stay the same, body wise, apart from a cut and polish and matt clear coated. Cheers Robin.

Robin Smith · 01-02-2016, 10:31 PM

GREG63:
Here is another truck you may be interested in, I keep it as Garden Art, it is a 1942 Fargo, assembled in Canada, I believe the body is Australian and it was imported into NZ from Australia and was used by the Wellington City Council's Waterworks Department ( it still has part of their Logo on the doors) and as far as I can tell it was parked up for years at a contractors yard in Silverstream about 30km north of Wellington before I purchased it to let it "Rust in Peace". It has a flat six and manual gearbox probably weighs about three tons all up. Cheers...... Robin.

Greg63 · 01-02-2016, 11:10 PM

Cool history, Robin, especially since it is a wartime vehicle. Long distance journey!
Greg

07-08-2015, 06:18 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Robin Smith I don't know the breakdown on your code, but welcome to the forum! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

07-08-2015, 07:35 PM	#3
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Robin Smith The first part is usually a partial VIN, and the second half is the engine codes...but the second batch of numbers should be 8 digits on a smallblock. I only see 7 in your post. Is this the original engine, or are you trying to find out what engine was put in it at some point in time? GM changed the way they did VIN's and tags, so there are a few variables. (was this an actual import, or was it an overseas market vehicle?) __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

07-09-2015, 01:14 AM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Robin Smith Welcome to the forum Robin You need to get at least the block casting number. The casting date code would help also but is a little more difficult to gain access with the engine still in the truck. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-31-2015, 12:28 AM	#7
Greg63 Enjoy your truck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	Re: Robin Smith Off topic - How long have you had your truck? What colour is it? Any pictures of it? Greg. __________________ 1 Corinthians 10:13 1963 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2010 Camaro SS/RS 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Jeep Cherokee

12-31-2015, 01:06 AM	#8
Robin Smith Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Levin 5570 New Zealand Posts: 24	Re: Robin Smith Hi Greg, I have had the truck for about seven months, I bought it off an Importer, I will try to put a photo up, cheers Robin. Attached Images

07-08-2015, 06:06 PM	#1
Robin Smith Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Levin 5570 New Zealand Posts: 24	Robin Smith I have just purchased a '66 Chevy C20 SB V8 Fleet Side Truck here in New Zealand, yeah just another Kiwi, I would like a breakdown of the small block suffix code taken from the passengers side front of the motor behind the Alternator so I can understand what my truck is all about, the code is:190013816 TII02HN, all help would be much appreciated. Cheers, Robin

12-31-2015, 01:13 AM	#9
goatless Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Mountain View Posts: 121	Re: Robin Smith That's a nice looking ride. __________________ 1964 C10 LWB->SWB, 283->454, SM420->200-4R MECHANIC: "ME"

12-31-2015, 01:15 AM	#10
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Robin Smith Nice ride! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

12-31-2015, 01:19 AM	#11
Johnny_Lamebridge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 507	Re: Robin Smith Welcome, Robin Smith. Nice C20! Did you say the alternator is on the passenger side? originally, it would've been on the driver's side. It could possibly be a newer engine. I believe the alternator was moved over when the factory switched to the long waterpump style. __________________ * My 63 C10 SWB Fleetside (converted to BBW): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post6851558 @johnny_lamebridge on Instagram

12-31-2015, 01:21 AM	#12
Greg63 Enjoy your truck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	Re: Robin Smith Looks good. I was in Nz two years ago and went through Levin as my wife and I toured the country in our rented camper van. New Zealand is a beautiful country. I saw only one other '60-'66 while I was there. Do you know of any others? Greg. __________________ 1 Corinthians 10:13 1963 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2010 Camaro SS/RS 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Jeep Cherokee

12-31-2015, 03:29 PM	#13
Robin Smith Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Levin 5570 New Zealand Posts: 24	Re: Robin Smith Johnny: motor was replaced a fair while ago I suspect, going by the block numbers, it seems to have come out of a '69 Camaro, I believe the original motor should have been a 327cc the one in it now is a 350cc with a th400 trans. Cheers, Robin.

12-31-2015, 03:56 PM	#14
Robin Smith Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Levin 5570 New Zealand Posts: 24	Re: Robin Smith Greg: My son has a '65 C20 with a 6 cyl with manual trans, I will try to put up a picture. Cheers, Robin. Attached Images

12-31-2015, 04:16 PM	#15
Robin Smith Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Levin 5570 New Zealand Posts: 24	Re: Robin Smith My Son is parting out a right hand drive C10 and putting the six stud drivetrain under his truck which will give him a disc brake front end and is going to drop in a LS motor, I will probably just freshen up the 350 and trans, both trucks have solid bodies virtually rust free, mine has had a couple of patch panels done on the front guards my boy has yet to do his, both vehicles will basically stay the same, body wise, apart from a cut and polish and matt clear coated. Cheers Robin.

01-02-2016, 10:31 PM	#16
Robin Smith Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Levin 5570 New Zealand Posts: 24	Re: Robin Smith GREG63: Here is another truck you may be interested in, I keep it as Garden Art, it is a 1942 Fargo, assembled in Canada, I believe the body is Australian and it was imported into NZ from Australia and was used by the Wellington City Council's Waterworks Department ( it still has part of their Logo on the doors) and as far as I can tell it was parked up for years at a contractors yard in Silverstream about 30km north of Wellington before I purchased it to let it "Rust in Peace". It has a flat six and manual gearbox probably weighs about three tons all up. Cheers...... Robin. Attached Images

01-02-2016, 11:10 PM	#17
Greg63 Enjoy your truck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	Re: Robin Smith Cool history, Robin, especially since it is a wartime vehicle. Long distance journey! Greg __________________ 1 Corinthians 10:13 1963 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2010 Camaro SS/RS 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Jeep Cherokee



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