I have a good running 396 L78 motor out of a 1969 Chevelle 4-speed with an original casting date of D8-9 (April 8, 1969).
Original 4-bolt main block with the big plug by the oil filter.
The numbers stamped in the deck are T0610JD 19B394809 (assembled June 10, 1969 for an L78-375 HP 4-speed Chevelle with this partial VIN).
The casting numbers on the original square port heads are 3919840. One is dated C-12-9 and the other C-13-9. Sorry for the sizing of the photos ;-]
I noticed that the motor was discussed on the following threads dating back to 2013:
http://www.chevellestuff.net/1969/engines/index.htm
http://chevellestuff.net/orphaned/or..._paperwork.htm
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/15-t...19b394809.html
If you own the Chevelle that this motor was born with, please send me a PM and we'll work towards reuniting the car with it's motor.
The motor is in excellent running condition (did not run hot) and was purchased from a reputable Chevelle owner. I have a video of the running motor that I can text. This motor needs a distributor, carb, a good degrease and fresh paint... and this motor is ready to be dropped into your engine bay!
The motor is located in Elmhurst, Ill. I will keep it if I can ship it home.
I'm asking $6,500 or beast reasonable offer. Thanks