70 Z28 Engine Block Casting Numbers
 

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...ro079-Copy.jpg

Has anyone seen casting numbers as crooked as these?

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http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/Untitled.jpg

Better shot of the casting numbers.

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nope, those look pretty wild thats for sure,

I have seen plenty of parts/bits of the numbers missing from a bad/loose casting but all the ones I have looked are spaced even and in a nice row. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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That looks just like an old 71 0010 block i have.I saw your picture ,ran out to the garage & bam Looks just like it. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gifI can e-mail a pic if you like.

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Rick....here's how mine looks


http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...n_DSC00040.jpg

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Randys....a pretty "Straight guy. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Dan.

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Jeff please send me the picture. What is the casting number on your block?
Those numbers did not hit me right when I saw them. So what is this block?

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Have you tried tapping the casting number with a small hammer?
I ran into a situation similar to yours,and found a homemade raised casting number epoxied over a flat surface.

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Rick I was thinking of buying the car so I am just doing some leg work before I tap the numbers with a hammer.Good idea.

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Here is a photo of mine

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...020050crop.jpg

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Don't smack it with a hammer just yet - try a magnet!

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You don't have to smack it,just tap it firmly.
I actually cracked off an epoxied one that a magnet did stick to.
Turns out the forger added fine metal shavings to the epoxy.

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif Was probably easier to find the correct block vs. going through all the 'casting' work!

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As I recall the 3970010 casting # was used for a large variety of applications and years. Someone will need to check this but I think that casting # applied to 2 and 4 bolt mains and ranged from the late 60's thru the late 70's.

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Rick,
Not the best photo but here is what mine looks like.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...n_IMG_2269.jpg

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The 010 block has many different applications in both 2 & 4 bolt configurations, and are fairly plentiful. I think the block started in '69, might be '68 - but I'm pretty sure it's '69+. The casting numbers are generally pretty straight, not sure I've ever seen them crooked like that.

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Rick thanks for posting, Im glad to know someone has a cleaner block than mine!

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Just took some pics.Don't know were to put the camera card in this old laptop i'm using.Will send them as soon as i get to work in the morning.This is the motor for my 01E 71 Z28 that i just re-freshed.

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http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii74/454450/70s9.jpg
As Randy requested a picture of the car.

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WOW!!! Beautiful car!! Go to ebay #190198071217. The casting numbers look the same as in the original post.
Don

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Here's the photo from ebay (love the 69)

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...8/standard.jpg

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Just e-mailed him my pics which look just like his.

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for reference, are all these crooked 3970010 blocks from the same month/batch???

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As Randy requested a picture of the car.

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Rick....the car is beautiful!!! Is that Mulsanne Blue? If you don't mind me asking, whats the asking price? If you don't want to post the price publicly, you can pm it to me. Just currious since I am currently trying to sell mine as well. Again a great looking car Rick!!!

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Randy I will call you later to discuss.

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http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...ndascam172.jpg
This is Jeffs (Owners2) 71 z28 block dated 01E.

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I wouldnt worry aboiut that being a remake,its way too good including the underlying pad. Anyone with that talent wouldnt waste his efforts on a 100.00 010 block,and anyone with that talent wouldnt make the letters that far off yet perfect characters...im sure there are similar 010 blocks out there,but you need to find similar cast dated ranges not blocks made months before or after,of course they will be different.

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http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii74/454450/70s9.jpg
As Randy requested a picture of the car.

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WOW! Astro Blue? I'll take it!

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Hey Rick,Jeff here,as for the block pic i sent you it's the motor for my 01E 71 Z28 the block itself is dated 1-5-71.Hope this helps you feel better about the casting numbers on your block.