Value of a block

[Kim_Howie]

The nova got the 440 block from what I have seen. The camaro block most the time is a 323. I think this because the late timing of the BB nova's The 323 block was used from 6-67 to 2-68 and I think all nova's were built after that date using the 440 . JMO

[cook_dw]

I got pictures of the pad but my camera would not focus in on the small stampings (figures). I did however get other pics of the block.

The Pad stamping is T0607MQ
The VIN stamping is 18W380749
The date on the block is D25 8
The casting of the block is "440" (of course hence the date code)

Now for pictures. If anyone is seriously interested you can pm me and we can discuss a price. Also yes the block is rusty but I can assure you the cylinders, cam & crank bearing areas are in great shape. Later, Darrell

[jasonL78]

Dang not my block! The vin number has me confused? My vin on my May 31, 1968 built car is 34683x. This car was most likely a mid June built car and the vin is 380479. Did they make this many car's in this short period of time?

Jason

[cook_dw]

To my knowledge there were only 608 MQ Novas built in 68. But I do not know that for certain.

[WILMASBOYL78]

There were 667 L78 Novas built....50 were the Gibb cars (TH400) and the balance were 4 speeds. So that comes out 617 4 spd. L78 Novas. By any calculation...they are rare

[Tommy]

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Dang not my block! The vin number has me confused? My vin on my May 31, 1968 built car is 34683x. This car was most likely a mid June built car and the vin is 380479. Did they make this many car's in this short period of time?

Jason

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Jason, I think the car would be later than that. My 68 is an 07B car and is 374318 so this one would be later in July or an August car.


Tommy

[jasonL78]

Tommy,
I think you are correct! But why would the motor be stamped June 6th on the engine pad. I would think if this was a July car the engine pad would be a July date? I really don't know how this work's maybe someone can explain? Is this common to have a block casted for the end of April then stamped with a June date and put in a July car

Jason

[Allen]

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Tommy,
I think you are correct! But why would the motor be stamped June 6th on the engine pad. I would think if this was a July car the engine pad would be a July date? I really don't know how this work's maybe someone can explain? Is this common to have a block casted for the end of April then stamped with a June date and put in a July car

Jason

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Very possible, given the late introduction of the option. Blocks are cast in preparation, eventually orders are placed, and engines start working through the system.

[Kim_Howie]

All the 68 Gibb cars are May blocks, June stamp and July trim tags. I see nothing wrong with this block.

[WILMASBOYL78]

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Tommy,
I think you are correct! But why would the motor be stamped June 6th on the engine pad. I would think if this was a July car the engine pad would be a July date? I really don't know how this work's maybe someone can explain? Is this common to have a block casted for the end of April then stamped with a June date and put in a July car

Jason

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Our 68 L78 Nova is a 7A car and the engine stamp is June 10th.....it matches the POP. Our 1st week car is about 4,000 cars behind Tommy's VIN. So, a July car can have a June engine date....

wilma