66 427 Pad Stamp Restamp? - Page 2

**SuperNovaSS** · #11 02-07-2010, 12:32 AM

Thanks guys. Yeah, the 1P thing is also a bit strange. It really doesn't matter anyway since the block will likely be decked when built anyway. I just thought it was interesting.

Thanks for the input,

Jason

Tarrytown SS427s · #12 02-07-2010, 12:57 AM

1 was very commonly used as an I, and an I for a 1 as well. I have seen many original engine pads that were done this way.
Steve

hep1966 · #13 02-07-2010, 04:50 PM

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1 was very commonly used as an I, and an I for a 1 as well. I have seen many original engine pads that were done this way.
Steve

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Indeed.

**bergy** · #14 02-07-2010, 05:29 PM

Al Grening is the one who Corvette guys look to for authentication. His data base is incredible.

**olredalert** · #15 02-07-2010, 07:43 PM

-----The problem I would have is that neither number is gang stamped. The one I could accept......Bill S

**PeteLeathersac** · #16 02-07-2010, 09:31 PM

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-----The problem I would have is that neither number is gang stamped. The one I could accept......Bill S

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Don't forget there's cases were pads were sometimes gang stamped stamped including just the first suffix digit as in the 'I' then the 'P' or 'R' or whatever was added individually later when the engine was completed to suit the specific applications..

~ Pete

**SuperNovaSS** · #17 02-09-2010, 08:17 PM

Anyone have a decent idea of the value of this block. I have not seen many for sale lately. I have had inquiries to buy it but only have a vague idea of the value. Any input would be appreciated by post or PM. The block is a nice 0.030 over and has been cleaned and magged with no issues. The deck should not be an issue for resale since it is only ground .006 and that will clean with a square decking.

Thanks,

Jason

**TimG** · #18 02-10-2010, 01:49 AM

The 1 vs I isn't that unusual, but as Bill stated everything is individually stamped for the assembly date and VIN derivative. That's something that isn't seen.

Astock · #19 02-10-2010, 02:30 AM

About 6 years ago here in Tustin,a guy was selling his uncles 1968 Camaro Blue/Blue 210hp 16,000 mile orig. paint 4sp car. The engine code was sanded out and restamped too. I was the first person to see the car and was the person that cleaned off the engine pad for the 1st time. The owners had no idea of engine numbers.

JIM · #20 02-10-2010, 03:01 AM

Dont forget all of the Z16 engines had the last letter of the code hand stamped X
This looks like a 65 built engine if I'm reading the casting !

Jim

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