Casting Dates, 1970 L78 Camaro

[Seattle Sam]

Wasn't Chevrolet still building 1969 Camaros in Norwood in July of 69?

Piston p.n. is 3969974, is that standard bore?

Thanks again..

[70-SS/RS-L78]

Hi Sam, Is that the original engine?
Where was the VIN# stamped on your engine, was it stamped on the front of the
engine or on the back by the oil filter. The 3969974 is the Original STD bore piston
for a 70/L78. The PN should be stamped on the top of the dome on the piston. The
block and head casting dates are usually within a few weeks of one another.
BTW, That’s a "Real Nice" car you have there.
Mark L

[COPO]

My 01C build '70 L-78 Camaro has the vin by the oil filter. Don't recall off the top of my head the engine assembly date.

[Stefano]

Sam,
Did you ever get in touch with Gary Deyer? It was my understanding that he rebuilt that engine. He might be able to tell you what is original to the car. He owned and showed that car at the Vette Fest along with the "Nickey" window sticker.

[Kim_Howie]

Just got off the phone with Bill & Gary Dyer. Bill was sure it was the original motor. If you are talking about the silver car Kim

[Seattle Sam]

Thanks Stefano and Kim.

Yes Kim it is the silver car, I plan on speaking to the Dyers for more info VERY SOON...

Thanks!!

-Sam

[Kim_Howie]

Sam, They have owned a lot of the cars people on this site now.
Red 69 Yenko Nova 3 69 yenko Chevelles 2 69 Yenko camaros 68 Gibb-Harrell 427 Nova 68 Blue Yenko camaro just to name a few

[Stefano]

Gary is one of the first guys around here to really get into the Yenkos from what I remember.

He was also a Hired Gun Drag Racer for Mr.Norms Grand Spaulding Dodge.

[Seattle Sam]

[ QUOTE ]
Hi Sam, Is that the original engine?
Where was the VIN# stamped on your engine, was it stamped on the front of the
engine or on the back by the oil filter. The 3969974 is the Original STD bore piston
for a 70/L78. The PN should be stamped on the top of the dome on the piston. The
block and head casting dates are usually within a few weeks of one another.
BTW, That’s a "Real Nice" car you have there.
Mark L

[/ QUOTE ]
Hi Mark,
Thanks for the compliment! I'm really happy with it.
The VIN is stamped on the pad in front of the passenger head, no detectable VIN by the oil filter. This is a Norwood car, here's a picture of the stamp



Thanks for the info on the pistons, it's good to know that the engine is standard bore!
-Sam

[Mr70]

Sam Nice Pic!