Another cool pic!

[Rowdy Rat]

GMH454,

Yes, the L-36 400hp label was the same style as the 390hp version, wrapping around the outside edge of the air cleaner lid. As you mentioned previously, the 450hp label tends to show up on a lot of cars (probably more than it should) currently because a reproduction for 1970 LS-6 Chevelles is readily available. Considering that only a handful of 400hp labeled L-36s were installed in cars and there is no other production application for this label, it isn't too surprising that you never see them.

As far as a photo, I have to admit that I messed up on that one. I carry my camera with me at all the shows I attend, but my interest lies with the 68-72 cars and as a result, I generally don't get into as much detail on the other years. Good lesson though... Film is cheap. I'll be seeing a gentleman in November who has most likely observed the majority of the 400hp labeled cars currently out there; I'll see if I can't get a photograph from him and post it to the board.

I also seem to remember a magazine article that detailed the differences in the original vs. reproduction 450hp labels (might have been the Restorer). I'll see if I can't find that as well.

Regards,

Stan