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[67since67]

Originally Posted by SS427

Here's another. Labeled as 1967 396.

90 degree outlet fitting on fuel pump and presence of a throttle return spring clip on upper alt. brace would be characteristic of '66 (in this case L34). Thanks for posting Rick!!

[muscle_collector]

Originally Posted by mssl72

There's some contradiction in what it might be. In 1966 they changed the upper alternator bracket (at least in production on big blocks for sure) which gave the alternator better support. This is 1965 style, but there isn't an inline gas filter which I believe BB '65 Vettes had. Exhaust manifolds look correct for '65 L78 or '66 L72. Vette wire/distributor shielding, '65 Vette looking thermostat housing. I guess it's possible it's an early 1966 mock-up from on-hand parts. It's kind-of a mix '65-'66. I wish I could read the part numbers better. I still lean '65 L78.

you can read the fan belt part # did they change the part # between the few years???

[muscle_collector]

I thought it was funny how the engineer or ad guy finished up his description of the 409.

[SS427]

Originally Posted by 67since67

90 degree outlet fitting on fuel pump and presence of a throttle return spring clip on upper alt. brace would be characteristic of '66 (in this case L34). Thanks for posting Rick!!

I agree. The file name listed on the archives photo stated it was 67 396 so that is why I listed it as such.

[Tracker1]

Originally Posted by SS427

Another shot of the first engine. Looks like L78 on the exhaust manifold but also looks to say PPD L88 (maybe pre-production L88?).

I don't think that's a D Rick, it's an O as in RPO L88. That picture was taken in the Engine Design/Mock-Up room for Chevrolet Engines

[olredalert]

Originally Posted by mssl72

There's some contradiction in what it might be. In 1966 they changed the upper alternator bracket (at least in production on big blocks for sure) which gave the alternator better support. This is 1965 style, but there isn't an inline gas filter which I believe BB '65 Vettes had. Exhaust manifolds look correct for '65 L78 or '66 L72. Vette wire/distributor shielding, '65 Vette looking thermostat housing. I guess it's possible it's an early 1966 mock-up from on-hand parts. It's kind-of a mix '65-'66. I wish I could read the part numbers better. I still lean '65 L78.

----Pete,,,That style thermostat housing was also used on 67 L88 Corvettes as they had the 396 style aluminum radiator. There is also no choke housing on the intake which would make the intake a 65 style but probably hogged out with a stamped Part number......Bill S

[mssl72]

Originally Posted by olredalert

----Pete,,,That style thermostat housing was also used on 67 L88 Corvettes as they had the 396 style aluminum radiator. There is also no choke housing on the intake which would make the intake a 65 style but probably hogged out with a stamped Part number......Bill S

Thanks Frank!!

[muscle_collector]

theres some money in this picture. baldwin , 69 ta convert, and a yenko hood in the background. (assuming they are all real)

[muscle_collector]

motion car

[muscle_collector]

nice tow vehicle