I was able to check the VIN / ID numbers on the block and tranny.
The block is a '72 block , front stamp is H 440 on the first line and 12 22 on the second.
The stamped number on the passenger side of the block is 2 C 197458.
If I am right, it was in a Chrysler, assembled at the Jefferson plant.
Hopefully, the block is the same as a '68 440. I do know it was rebuilt in 2000 when I believe the car was restored. It has a Hughes cam and lifter setup and KB pistons that are .030 over installed.
The trans is a year correct 4-speed,18 spline, with a stamped number of 8G151514, which does not match my car. Close, but not close enough.
I am not sure that the fender tag that came with the car belongs to it as I have yet to confirm the sequence number from the trunk rail. it is just too full of paint to read it. I am going to strip the paint off the number area and hopefully, tat will allow me to read the number.
Other clues that the tag might not be the correct one:
Tag says a 26" radiator, but the tape measure says it's 22"
Tag says a console, but no brackets or evidence weld marks on the pan.
Tag says a white vinyl top, but none. That's OK, I didn't want one anyway!
Tag says a 3:54 rear end, but it is 3:23.
Tag says a 4 speed. Yep, got one, but it looks like the 4speed hump was added. Then maybe it was original because a floor pan was replaced, and not a very good job, either! This might also explain no weld marks for the console brackets.
Tag says Front disc brakes, but none
Tag says Power brakes, but manual.
The interior is supposed to be white on blue, but is white on black.
Now, that being said, I love the car. I knew going in that it was not an all original car. I am just a little ticked that someone put a tag on it from another car, attempting to make it something it wasn't. BTW the VIN is a correct RS23L8G tag.
Jeff
The block is a '72 block , front stamp is H 440 on the first line and 12 22 on the second.
The stamped number on the passenger side of the block is 2 C 197458.
If I am right, it was in a Chrysler, assembled at the Jefferson plant.
Hopefully, the block is the same as a '68 440. I do know it was rebuilt in 2000 when I believe the car was restored. It has a Hughes cam and lifter setup and KB pistons that are .030 over installed.
The trans is a year correct 4-speed,18 spline, with a stamped number of 8G151514, which does not match my car. Close, but not close enough.
I am not sure that the fender tag that came with the car belongs to it as I have yet to confirm the sequence number from the trunk rail. it is just too full of paint to read it. I am going to strip the paint off the number area and hopefully, tat will allow me to read the number.
Other clues that the tag might not be the correct one:
Tag says a 26" radiator, but the tape measure says it's 22"
Tag says a console, but no brackets or evidence weld marks on the pan.
Tag says a white vinyl top, but none. That's OK, I didn't want one anyway!
Tag says a 3:54 rear end, but it is 3:23.
Tag says a 4 speed. Yep, got one, but it looks like the 4speed hump was added. Then maybe it was original because a floor pan was replaced, and not a very good job, either! This might also explain no weld marks for the console brackets.
Tag says Front disc brakes, but none
Tag says Power brakes, but manual.
The interior is supposed to be white on blue, but is white on black.
Now, that being said, I love the car. I knew going in that it was not an all original car. I am just a little ticked that someone put a tag on it from another car, attempting to make it something it wasn't. BTW the VIN is a correct RS23L8G tag.
Jeff
