Tonawanda small block?

[NCGuy68]

Ran across a 67 Camaro survivor. It has a L30 (327-275)and Powerglide trans. Quite a original car, but the stamped engine code is one I've never seen on a small block.

Engine Code: T1113MM.

The MM is indeed a 67 with L30 and Powerglide. I question the 'T' because it would indicate that it is a Tonawanda built motor. I have always thought Tonawanda built the big blocks and Flint built the small blocks. In addition, there is no stamped VIN sequence number on the pad.

Can anyone shed light on this subject?

[Kurt S]

Tonawanda built both small and big blocks.

[Salvatore]

The 67 and 68 302's were assembled in Flint.

[olredalert]

-------I have a very nice 69 Chevelle Concours wagon that the 350 motor has never been out of or apart. Not only is it a Tonawanda small-block but it has the original Tonawanda valve-cover sticker!............Bill S

[Mr70]

Tonawanda was assembling SB & BB engines,but they weren't the only plant.
The Romulus Mi. Plant was doing this as well,although on a much smaller scale,but doing it too none the less.

[NCGuy68]

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Tonawanda was assembling SB & BB engines,but they weren't the only plant.
The Romulus Mi. Plant was doing this as well,although on a much smaller scale,but doing it too none the less.

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Rick.....very interesting. Never thought Romulus was building 1967 motors.

Please elaborate

[NCGuy68]

Gents,

Seems that Tonawanda built small blocks are few and far between. Not many documented examples exist. Originals might have a 'Team One' sticker on the valve cover which is similar to the Flint built motors.

If you own a original survivor, or know of one, please chime in.

[68l30]

Got one,T0702EE.....Most components dated F 24-26..In an 07E Camaro..I've also got 041 heads.Some of the earliest known to me, a June date on a better known 69 casting.They also have no mounting holes for accessories....


Steve

[Verne_Frantz]

Craig,
I can't speak for post-'65, but until then Tonawanda built millions of small blocks per year. That includes hi-perf 327s. Of all the passenger cars I've documented, 95% of the small blocks were Tonawanda. 5% Flint.
Verne

[olredalert]

--------The aforementioned 69 Concours wagon is sitting in the driveway. 350/two-barrell single exhaust,F41,Posi,tilt,AC,M40. 38000 orig. miles,motor never out or apart. Oh, it had a waterpump and a rebuilt carb at sometime or other. What do you want to know?
--------Am trying to decide weather to keep it or not, as I am in the middle of a body-off on a 65 Chevelle wagon. I like wagons but am not sure I need two.............Bill S