02B 69 "perfect date" DZ

[William]

Z/28 engine production was typically close to final assembly, Norwood in particular. There are many Norwood Z/28s built several days after their engines. In the January-February time frame, there are 4 examples built the next day; 8 built 2 days later. The Flint engine plant was a 5 hour drive from Norwood so not out of the question.

After March, the span increases. Must have added capacity.

Norwood: V0203DZ-V0213DZ
Van Nuys: V0203DZ-V0206DZ

For the most part, engine dates increment with VINs.

Castings vary, no FIFO. Mid-January to early February for later engines.

[HawkX66]

Originally Posted by William

Z/28 engine production was typically close to final assembly, Norwood in particular. There are many Norwood Z/28s built several days after their engines. In the January-February time frame, there are 4 examples built the next day; 8 built 2 days later. The Flint engine plant was a 5 hour drive from Norwood so not out of the question.

After March, the span increases. Must have added capacity.

Norwood: V0203DZ-V0213DZ
Van Nuys: V0203DZ-V0206DZ

For the most part, engine dates increment with VINs.

Castings vary, no FIFO. Mid-January to early February for later engines.

Thanks William. I know Lloyds 02B has an 0206 DZ. Would you consider 0130 to be a good date or would that be too early? Seems like a week earlier is plausible, but I haven't seen any examples. Mine is a Norwood car.

[jdv69z]

So how about early in the production year? My Z's engine assembly date is VO912DZ, but car assembly is 10B. Is that one that is different from the norm?