Late 69 dated components

**R68GTO** · #1 12-26-2018, 02:33 PM

Trying to track down a few items for my car (09D 1969 Camaro) and notice a lack of parts dated July-Sept. of 69. I've read that the 499 dizzy was last produced with an April date....what about things like 163 intakes, 837 alternators, 291 heads, exhaust manifolds, starters, etc. Was there a gap in production at some of these manufacturers due to the 1969 design carryover into mid-November? Any insight appreciated!

**X66 714** · #2 12-26-2018, 03:24 PM

What exactly are you working on? Some of the components you've listed are small block while others are big block. I might be able to give you some info from my 08E 69 Camaro SS396....Joe

**John Brown** · #3 12-26-2018, 04:56 PM

Latest 1111499 DISTRIBUTOR I've seen was dated 9D28.

**R68GTO** · #4 12-26-2018, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by X66 714

What exactly are you working on? Some of the components you've listed are small block while others are big block. I might be able to give you some info from my 08E 69 Camaro SS396....Joe

427 COPO. Which items did I list that are small block?

**WorkinProgress** · #5 12-26-2018, 10:13 PM

There are two '291 head castings. The small block is 3917291 and a big block 3964291.

Not sure if your COPO engine would use the 3964291 or 3919840.

- Warren

**R68GTO** · #6 12-26-2018, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by WorkinProgress

There are two '291 head castings. The small block is 3917291 and a big block 3964291.

Not sure if your COPO engine would use the 3964291 or 3919840.

- Warren

Did not know that there was a small block 291 head....another day learning something! Several other COPOs from late September that I've seen or are known to be doc'd originals all had 291's. Mine has 840's on it now...March and May dates I think.

bbbentley · #7 12-27-2018, 01:44 AM

Sbc 291 head is from 67, not ever on a 69 Camaro as it left the line. It should have been obvious that you were seeking bb heads. Your title and post made it clear what you were after, imo.

cook_dw · #8 12-27-2018, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bbbentley

sbc 291 head is from 67, not ever on a 69 camaro

67 & 8.

**X66 714** · #9 12-27-2018, 03:29 AM

All the numbers indicated were not that clear to me as they might've been for others so I ask what he was working on to try to help as I have a late 69. His title did not say anything about a COPO nor did it directly say big block. I'm sorry if you've all taken sport in what I was asking so I've removed the information I provided. Please continue this post without my assistance....Joe

**R68GTO** · #10 12-27-2018, 08:40 PM

It's all good on the small block / big block thing Gang.... anyone have some info regarding date codes they've seen on correct late September builds on these components?