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10-23-2003, 06:39 PM
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Re: Camaro Block Stamping
I should add that the car has a build date of 12E. This would mean that the block should be stamped T1212MQ. The trans and rear are correct date stamped and coded.
Also, the partial VIN appears correct on the block to the right of the code. Just concerned about the I instead of what I think should be a 1. Maybe I'm splitting hairs, but any help is appreciated. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]
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1968 L71 Corvette Coupe 1967 L30 Chevelle Malibu 1968 L79 Corvette Convertible (son's) 
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10-23-2003, 06:43 PM
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Re: Camaro Block Stamping
The "I" and "1" were interchangable due to a lack of stamps I guess. There are original motors with "I" in the place of a "1" so don't let that throw you. But the stamping doesn't look straight and spaced properly. Do you have a better picture with some more detail?
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69 Z28 JL8, #'s match - being restored
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10-23-2003, 06:49 PM
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Re: Camaro Block Stamping
I'll do you one better. Here's the link to the E-bay listing.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=6161&rd=1 I'm sure that I'm not the only one checking it out anyway. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img]
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1968 L71 Corvette Coupe 1967 L30 Chevelle Malibu 1968 L79 Corvette Convertible (son's)
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10-23-2003, 07:03 PM
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Re: Camaro Block Stamping
I have a problem with the VIN stamping on the Muncie. All the 68 LOS Camaro Muncies I've seen have the VIN stamped on top and not on the side.
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10-23-2003, 07:31 PM
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Re: Camaro Block Stamping
If I could see that "CASTING CLOCK" a bit better on that Muncie case, it would help...might be able to see if it at least matches the build date.
The Block Stamp, and though I am not very familiar with Camaros....looks abit suspect...but not b/c of the "I" that is fine IMHO., but it just has an overall...amateur re-stamp look to it...hard to put my finger on it. Just my 3 cents. ( inflation )
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10-23-2003, 08:09 PM
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Re: Camaro Block Stamping
From what I understand, the engine and trans should have been stamped with the same gang stamp and they should almost look identical. The stamping on the trans does not match the stamping on the block. The middle of the VIN has the "1" drop down on the trans and then the "33" raise up, but not so on the block. The "MQ" just doesn't look right on the block for some reason. I'm not a stamping expert so I'll let some other people chime in on this one.
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69 Z28 JL8, #'s match - being restored
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