63 stingray

[phil abbe]

this site is a god send to me can some tell me,first let me tell you that i bought a book at a chevy dealership on chevrolet by the numbers for 1960-1964,if i read the book right it says that that the block serial number should have part of the vin number stamped on it ,i cannot find it,is there another place to look besides by the water pump,i only came up with the numbers " v1105yh " it does not make sence.also is it possible trace previous owners if i have the vin number,the problem i run into that is all of the sites i found only go back as far as 1981

[Kenneth S.]

Re: 63 stingray

The engine ID is stamped on the pad at the right front of the block. If you have the original engine, it consitst of a 3 followed by the serial number part of the VIN number. Then the letter F for Flint, the date of assembly as month and day and finally a two digit alfa code to denote the engine size and transmission type. So, if you don't have a 14-character stamping, you don't have the original engine. I have no idea what the number you found means. Hope this helps.

[Chuck G.]

Re: 63 stingray

The V1105 YH...decodes partially as follows. V=Flint engine plant, the letter V being used from 67 up (I think) instead of "F". The 1105= November 5, the 11th month, 5th day. This is the assembly date of the engine. The YH...no idea. Check the casting number on the drivers side back of the block...bellhousing flange area and tell us what that is. Also, check the casting date on the passengers side, bellhousing flange up near the distributor. Chuck