Mystery Numbers--1965 Corvette

[Salvatore I.]

Looking at buying a corvette and came upon the following numbers which are confusing

Stamp pad #F0407
Casting Number 3849052
Tranny Number P8S07...GM 3923660

The car appears to have the right intake manifold (number matches) and the Carter Carb is right for a 65 327...

Any advice on what the block is in this car?

[Joe L.]

Re: Mystery Numbers--1965 Corvette

Sal-----

I think you'll find that the block casting number is 3849852; there was no 3849052 that I can find. Anyway, if it's 3849852, then it's a 283 from a 1964 passenger car or Chevelle. The lack of a suffix code hampers further identification. However, it's really pretty moot as to specific application.

The transmission is a 1968 model year Muncie. That's all of import that can be told from the information you provided.