'69 Turbo 400 code?

Chevy454 · #1 08-18-2001, 03:10 AM

OK, fellas, here is part of the documentation Ray has: 400TH INFO

**Mr70** · #2 08-20-2001, 05:31 AM

I must say this topic is getting very interesting for me.It all started on one mans outside inquiry.
Also to sum up:
The CY was definately used in 1970 LS-6 Chevelles,and up to 1974.
The CW was used on my L-78 1970 Chevelle,up to 1972.

CY first,then the CX later.
Rays documents look convincing for me to believe the CY trans was used in the 1968 Gibb Novas.The CY trans.was the one mentioned in the 7/12/68 letter.Not the CX as I thought.

The CX trans. wasn't out till 10/25/68.And COULD be specific for 427 COPO cars with 4:10 rears only?We need to look at serial #'s at the reunion for this,which I hope to attend.

A December built 1969 L-72 Impala used the CY trans.and not the CX.

The 1969 Special Hi-perf Corvettes used the CY code trans.,and not the CX.

I have never seen the CX trans.used in the 1970 model year.So it may be safe to say it was only used in the 1969 models.
Rick

[Edited by mr70 (08-19-2001 at 12:31 PM).]

**William** · #3 08-19-2001, 05:28 AM

The CX may have morphed into CW for 1970.
I believe that is what the 1970 Z28 used.

A friend has a COPO Camaro; the pop shows a CC trans...

**SS427** · #4 08-18-2001, 08:29 PM

Ok, went out this morning and verified a few more numbers, good news!

CY-69-1448 built 334th day of '68. Perfect for a December '69 car. It did have 6 torque convertor bolts as well. Looks to be 100% legit. Sad thing is, he won't sell!

If nothing else, I now know where to come when I need legit real information.
SuperCars

**Mr70** · #5 08-20-2001, 05:34 AM

Cmon SS427,get him to sell it to you.
Sounds like you would enjoy it more then he would.

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #6 08-20-2001, 06:57 PM

ss427;
Did the trans have the VIN# stamped into the pan rail?
M

**SS427** · #7 08-20-2001, 08:27 PM

No, I went out again Saturday and spent another few hours checking the car over. No VIN # on tranny (which is quite common), had Tonowanda stamp, date and engine prefix on engine but no VIN number on pad in front or by oil filter. ALL dates codes of All components (excluding water pump, fan and radiator) matched car within allowable time spans. A week ago, I also had another historian and documentation expert with me and he concurred.

The car is VERY rough and I found absolutely NO reason or clue that the car was/would be a fake. I have been restoring/documenting cars for twenty five years and to the best of my abilities, this is no fake. Its a moot point as he won't sell and possibly won't restore the car.

This car is also manufactured in New York and delivered on the East Coast and might have some history but that has not been verified yet.

One hell of a find and a neat piece of history only a few can appreciate but not at this time. I can only pray it gets back on the road fully restored because of its rare existence.

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