This NEW NOS L88 short block plus another is still for sale! Original GM Part Number for this L88 partial assembly is 3970699. (see attached photo for details)
Part numbers in this crate assembly are as follows:
Chevrolet Crate Short Block P/N 3970699
14015445 4-Bolt Block Casting Date "D268"
3856223 Forged Steel Crankshaft Not to be confused with a "6223" crank
3928911 Original Mechanical Camshaft
3969804 Forged Connecting Rods
3947886 Forged Aluminum Pistons
Original Oil Pan, Timing Cover and Double Roller Timing Chain
I also have located a second NEW original L88 short block that has been partially assembled and painted.
I can also package a set of L88 3946074 Aluminum Cylinder Heads, Date coded 1-3-69 and 9-7-71, and a set of 16 NEW NOS 3959182, NOS Stamped Steel "H" Rocker Arm Assemblies with the NEW NOS L88 427.
I have spoken with selling dealer (and can pass on this information to interested pareties) and verified that both short block assemblies are in fact NEW L88 Crate assemblies. Original word of mouth information from previous owner, quoted name of selling dealer to be Sally Chevrolet, which turned out to be Sallee Chevrolet.
Anyone interested in any of these assemblies please PM me for details and phone number.