65 Chev Block Question
 

The following pics are of a 1965 CBB, one of the 30 + blocks I snagged last week. I have no clue about anything earlier than about 1967 so wondering if the stamping is common for that timeframe. Trying to nail down a fair value for this block as well as a 1965 Turbo 400 CA transmission. I will get tag info from that later on today. This block has been sitting outside Bailey's Machine shop in Mesa the last 25+ years and is a standard bore block.

Here are some pics of the block. I'm at work so have limited resources to look stuff up so I appreciate any feedback from the gurus on this site. Thanks in advance:

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...r/IMG_1495.jpg http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...r/IMG_1496.jpg http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...r/IMG_1498.jpg http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...r/IMG_1499.jpg

Re: 65 Chev Block Question
 

According to Colvin, this block (IG) was from a big Chevy with a 396/325 PG.
Tonawada, April (04) 5th.
The casting number looks like 3855962, which is strange because that's a 4 bolt, hi-perf casting for a full size Chevy. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif

Re: 65 Chev Block Question
 

I confirmed the casting number is 3855961. My main question is in reference to what I assume is the vin stamp with the out of line number. Is that typical for that year? I believe the block is a 396 passenger car block for 1965, just wondering if anyone can confirm based on the pics.

Re: 65 Chev Block Question
 

The turbo 400 has the following tag:

301
66CA 30663

from what I can determine the 301 is the julian date, the 66CA is 1966 Chevelle. What does the 30663 designate?

Want to be upfront, just looking to determine a fair value for both of these items.

Re: 65 Chev Block Question
 

Dave, the code on the pad is for a powerglide. There was no option for a TH400 on the Chevelle in '66. The CA on the TH400 was for the full size car. The casting number was used for both full sized cars or a Chevelle.

Re: 65 Chev Block Question
 

-----The out of line Vin stamp is consistent up into 66 on Chevelles as far as I am concerned. One thing Im not sure about is if none of the Chevelle and Camaro and big body plants had gang stamp holders or only Chevelle or only some Chevelle plants.......Bill S

Re: 65 Chev Block Question
 

Thanks for the inputs, I learn something here almost every day.

Re: 65 Chev Block Question
 

I have an interest in the turbo 400 post/send pictures and info thanks

Kevin

Re: 65 Chev Block Question
 

Kevin,

Here are some pics of the Turbo 400, nice ford blue for some reason. It has been sitting outside in the AZ sun for who knows how long.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...IMG_1502-1.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...r/IMG_1504.jpg http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...r/IMG_1505.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...r/IMG_1506.jpg http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...r/IMG_1507.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...r/IMG_1503.jpg

Re: 65 Chev Block Question
 

That is a 66 pasenger car 400 as stated by the CA 66 and would be around first week of November by julian date 301. I am looking for 65 A with a Julian date of 103. Interesting my protecto plate says for trans number CA 468, well 468-365= 103 JULIAN DATE April 13, 1965 and my car was built the third week of April 65. Ordered Feb 21, 1965
Thanks for taking the time and posting pics.
kevin