Chevelle P-O-P questions

[BrianSS396]

Hello, I have a question regarding Protect-O-Plates. Is there any chance of a mis-stamp? The engine code on my 69 SS 396 comes up to be a 307! The carburater code denotes a Holly carb. The rear end code is KK, 4:10 posi, which still resides in the car. I can list the codes on the P-O-P if anyone is interested. Thanks!

Brian
69 SS396 Chevelle project
2000 Z28 mid 11's @ 116 Mph

[Rat_Pack]

Brian, I have seen some incorrectly stamped POP's. It would great to see the engine numbers and the transmission numbers from the POP on your Chevelle............Thanks, RatPack...............

[COPO]

When was the POP actually stamped? I know the owners name and address was stamped at delivery, but when and where was the metal plate stamped? If it was stamped at the dealer, were they provided the information to stamp it or did a technician have to crawl under the car to get the codes?

[Keith Tedford]

The KK 4:10 rearend is a 12 bolt The only big block with a Holley and a KK rearend was an L78, at least in '69.

[BrianSS396]

Ok, here goes ....
136379B388055 H
TO528DC KK0602B 6
P9D26 133 1

It was sold at Ted Ewald Chevrolet in Grosse Point Michigan. Craig Hartsig bought the car on 6/30/69.
When I bought the car the original engine and trans were long gone. It came with a 73 Muncie, no engine (previous owner had a 327 in it) and the original 12 bolt is still in the car. The tach in cluster turns yellow at about 5700 and redlines at 6000. The only unique option it has is a rear window defrost. Its a triple black bucket seat/console car. Someday I hope to get it put back togethor . Thanks!

I have no idea when it was actually stamped, how would I find out?

[JoeC]

What is the build date on your trim tag? Should be about 06B? What does the car have for a fuel line, brakes, and radiator lenth? The late cars had a 3 letter engine code when they changed to the 402 but that doesn't help you because the "C" would be the first letter.

[Rat_Pack]

Brian, check the spacing on the numbers 133 1. These decode out to be a ps, pb, am radio, and ac car. Something is not right with the Holley carb stamping shown.............RatPack..............

[Denis]

Here it the same POP, using a fixed-spaced font:

<FONT face="courier">
-------------------136379B388055--H
TO528DC------------KK0602B--------6
P9D26---------------133-----------1

Vehicle Identification #: 136379B388055

Carburetor Source: H
Holley

Engine #: T0528DC
Tonawanda 5/28/69 "307" w/ Powerglide

Rear axle #: KK0602B
Chevelle
4.10 Posi
6/2/69
Buffalo

Vehicle Build month: 6
June 1969

Transmission #: P9D26
4-spd Muncie 4/26/69

Options: -133---
Manual steering
Power brakes (J50)
AM radio (U63)
Disc brake (J52)
No A/C
No power windows
No power seat
</FONT f>

[COPO]

So.....engine coded 307 w/powerglide, plus a 4 speed muncie. Does that make it an 8 speed? Plus the holley and 4.10 12-bolt rear. Some serious mis-stamping!

[BrianSS396]

Thank you Denis. I had looked up as much as I could with a friend at a GM parts department on the old Microfish. That is how we came up with the odd engine code.
Hmmmm, anyone know where I can get some
SS 307 emblems
PS what does the "1" under the 6 indicate?

[Edited by BrianSS396 (11-25-2001 at 03:15 PM).]