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: '69 396 (325 HP) w/ auto. SS rag top numbers


mockingbird812
Jan 6th, 04, 1:20 PM
Have misplaced my "Chevy by the numbers" for '65-'69 :( . Am trying to help a friend run his numbers.

Car was built the 3rd week of March (03C) in Kansas City.

Pad Stamp: TO314JK (just need to know what "JK" is).
Block Casting #: 3955272 Date: C189
Carb (Rochester): 7029200 EE 0519
Paint code: 52A
Alt: 1100834 37A
8L27
Trans metal tag: 400
CC-6913461
Rear Axle: CWO314B
Casting #: 3959038 NF

Thanks for yr time graemlins/thumbsup.gif ,
Sam

Don_Lightfoot
Jan 6th, 04, 2:21 PM
Here is what a bunch of the codes mean:

Engine JK - 396/325/TH400.
52A paint - Garnet Red, White convertible top.
CW rear - 3.31 non posi.

Hope this helps.

Bill Pritchard
Jan 6th, 04, 3:58 PM
Sam,

Your friend with the Chevelle doesn't happen to be named Dave and live on Shea Blvd., does he?

Other info:
3955272 is the right block for a 69 396/325.
C189 is March 18, 1969 casting date.
Carb #7029200 is correct for the application; 0519 is the 51st day of 1969, which is consistent with the engine and car build dates.
1100834 is correct alternator for a non-A/C car; 8L27 is Dec 27 68.
Trans tag numbers don't look familiar to me, and don't jive with the format in Colvin's book.

Hope that helps smile.gif

mockingbird812
Jan 6th, 04, 10:38 PM
Thanks to all. Just what I needed. Will pass info on.

Sam graemlins/hurray.gif