C1 engine date code

[Scott Snouffer]

I am putting back together a 1956 Corvette, SN #2870. I am getting varied opinions on what my possible build date would have been. One educated guess was June 8. If June 8 is accurate, I think what I should be looking for is an April or May engine block. Any opinions and help defining the correct date, and any assistance in finding correct parts for under the hood, would be greatly appreciated.

[Mark S.]

Re: C1 engine date code

June 8th is a good educated guess; and your thoughts of looking for an April or May engine block are also in line. What parts are you in need of?

[Scott Snouffer]

Re: C1 engine date code

Mark, thanks for the quick reply. I need everything for under the hood (oil pan, exhaust manifolds, block). I've got 762 heads, but the dates are wrong. I've got a couple of 2x4 setups but one is too early with 1122 and 1114 carbs. The other setup has 1299s. (I have a couple of those.) I would prefer 1151s with my thinking that the June date is mid-year. I also need all my dash knobs.

Thanks again-
Scott

[Larry Parylla]

Re: C1 engine date code

I got Aug 7 1956 when I used this site

http://www.ncrswi.bizland.com/wi_ncrs/bdaycalc.htm

[Tom P.]

Re: C1 engine date code

Scott,
My 56 (4363) was built on Sep 7 (Fri). The first car on that date was 4360 and the last car was 4378, if that helps your guesstimation.
This info was provided to me by Jack Knudsen in 1981 at the NCRS nationals in St Louis. Jack used to work at the St Louis plant. He came to the NCRS event at the motel and had this little note pad with start and ending VINs for several years, including 56. He provided this info to a few people (including me) at first during the meet, then someone pissed him off (I have never been able to find out how or why!!!!) and he refused to give out any more VIN info. I REALLY suspect his DAILY production VINs are probably the most accurate numbers on the planet, but I don't know how to get in touch with him, or, what, if anything, he has done with his note pad.

[Larry Parylla]

Re: C1 engine date code

sorry I made a mistake I forgot to subtract 1000, the date I gow have is June 8 1956

[James F.]

Re: C1 engine date code

Scott,
My '56 Corvette was produced May 22. Engine block was cast May 4, Heads April 30 7 May 2. Hope this will help. Regards.

[Rob Dame]

Re: C1 engine date code

From the Birthday Book my 56 was built in the afternoon of March 1st.
Block cast date of Feb 20th, both heads Feb 22nd.

Rob

[Scott S.]

Re: C1 engine date code

Scott, Have you tried puting an ad, for the correct parts, in the DRIVELINE? I have had great success with my purchases.
Scott Sinclair
Team Leader 56/7