engine pad help... pictures inside

[MosportGreen66]

what do you guys think of this engine pad? what does it decode as?

Thanks.
-Dan
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/mosportgreen66/pad.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/mosportgreen66/roughstamping.jpg

[MosportGreen66]

For comparison, here is a shot off my old 27,000 original mile '70 Camaro... Van Nuys car too. I think the match is dead on for the character style, depth of stamp etc.

Thanks.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/mosportgreen66/CarFiles115.jpg

[Hotrodpaul]

Looks like a 1970 Camaro 402/350 Hp High Perf 3 or 4 speed manual engine. This engine was also installed in Chevelle and Nova applications. Based on the L plant stamp, it should be a Camaro application.

Paul

[Mr70]

In general I agree,but based on the CON VIN beginning with the number 5 to indicate Camaro.
Chevelle/Elcos were also made at Van Nuys (L) plant,but began with the number 1 or 2.

[Charley Lillard]

I would want to see it with no paint on it. Looks very deep.

[nuch_ss396]

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I would want to see it with no paint on it. Looks very deep.

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I second that !

[Hotrodpaul]

Just noticed that the VIN stamp between the engine and tranny do not match. The fonts appear different. I assume the tranny shown in the other post goes with the engine.

Paul

[MosportGreen66]

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Just noticed that the VIN stamp between the engine and tranny do not match. The fonts appear different. I assume the tranny shown in the other post goes with the engine.


I understand the font issue... but the number match I think... could you expand?

-Dan
Paul

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[Rixls6]

I think what Paul is trying to say is, the engine VIN and trans VIN would get stamped at the same time on the assembly line.

With that in mind, the stampings should have identical font sizes, shapes, spacing, etc.

[Rick H]

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I think what Paul is trying to say is, the engine VIN and trans VIN would get stamped at the same time on the assembly line.

With that in mind, the stampings should have identical font sizes, shapes, spacing, etc.

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Dan,
That's exactly what I explained to you a few days ago when you asked me to look at the pictures of the car. There are a few major issues with the the car.

Rick H.

[TDW]

Are those circular lines after the X supposed to be there? They look like marks from a cutter when a block is decked to me.

[Rick H]

Or grinder marks left when removing the other set of numbers.

It doesn't look right at all.

Rick H.

[MosportGreen66]

Thank you guys! I think I know what to make of the car now...

-Dan