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jasonL78
09-11-2021, 01:52 AM
Can someone decode this engine suffix? I could not find ELG?
WorkinProgress
09-11-2021, 02:10 AM
Do you have the casting date of the block?

- Warren
MYSTERYCHEVELLE
09-11-2021, 02:38 AM
EL is the suffix code. G is assembly plant ( Framingham) I believe
Too Many Projects
09-11-2021, 02:40 AM
The G appears to be with the vin group, not the assembly date group.
What vin would have a G for manufacture location ?
jasonL78
09-11-2021, 02:43 AM
Ahh makes sense out if a 1966 chevelle 360hp powerglide car.
jasonL78
09-11-2021, 02:46 AM
Ahh makes sense. Its a 66 chevelle 396 360hp PG car. Motor was in the garage car was outside covered with a tarp for the last 30 years. Really sad the shape the car is in. Owner said it was an original L78 car. Roof skin was almost rusted through.
jeffschevelle
09-12-2021, 10:53 PM
G122057 is the partial vin (Framingham car). Does that match the car that is there?
jasonL78
09-13-2021, 12:19 PM
I tried to confirm but the dam door was rusted shut. Car is in real bad shape. The owner said it was numbers matching. All I had was his word.
MYSTERYCHEVELLE
09-13-2021, 01:14 PM
I tried to confirm but the dam door was rusted shut. Car is in real bad shape. The owner said it was numbers matching. All I had was his word.

Nobody lies about something like that Jason. If the owner said it was. Then I’m sure it’s so.

LOL. kidding with you of course. I’m sure it’s just a bonus if turns out to be.
DWR
09-14-2021, 02:30 PM
Engine was in a mid February build, did you get a look at the trim tag for the date and manufacturing plant?
jeffschevelle
09-14-2021, 05:34 PM
Engine is mid December (1216)
jasonL78
09-14-2021, 06:21 PM
Engine was in a mid February build, did you get a look at the trim tag for the date and manufacturing plant?

I did not the owner wouldn't let me uncover the car to lift the hood. If I did, I think it would have crumbled to pieces. It is rusted really bad. He says its numbers matching and the transmission was in the car. I told him to let me know when he gets it uncovered so I could further inspect. At that time he didn't want to uncover it as it reminds him of his son. He passed last year and is still really emotional over the loss. It was his car.