Is '68 25610 out here? 427/390 4 sp.

[George W.]

Stamp pad: T0708IL 18S425610 Need better photo, but good broach marks and stamping, looks original.

Complete original smog system:I think--comments/questions welcome
Pump dated 18481Y
Check valves 5361992
Hoses 3921901 SB (square) GM D05288 and 3925532 LL GM (square) D04288 ----White stampings---
Clamps dated 2 68
White fan, no spacer
Have not removed pump to take closer look at diverter valve and rear castings, but would be surprised if not correct given how everything else on engine appears so original.

"439" 2 bolt block dated E 16 8

7028209 FB carb

3 groove w/p pulley 3889272 BF

2 groove crank pulley 3121923 BM

Fan clutch with Canadian patent and dated 5 20 68

5 blade fan with "H" "66" "FRONT" on one side and "W" or "M" on the other

Idler belt has Green stampings--maybe original?

PVC valve----AC SPARK PLUG TYPE CV 736C

212 air cleaner element---looks original (square mesh)

Valve covers appear original and in nice condition ( as are the rest of the components), including the "S" filler cap

Have not pulled the VC's to check head castings, but again, would be surprised if not original.

Do not know bore, but suspect it is std.

Not sure about all of the bolt markings and would like info on same in order to check it out/confirm originality.

Oil pan and front cover appear original. What markings should be on the oil pan plug?

Should the plug wires be dated?



Comments on the originality of all pieces/parts shown in photos welcomed----wing nuts/bolts/smog/air cleaner components/belts/pulleys/etc./etc.

Is there a '68 registry? Would be neat to find this Vette, it's owner, for possible re-uniting engine to car.

Thanks in advance for critiques on these components.
I'll gladly supply more info/take more photos as requested.

George
210 748 4396
geopar@gvtc.com

[George W.]

Any help verifying correct components? Knowledge of car's whereabouts?

Comments on originality?
Verification of components?
Link to a '68 registry?
Thanks,
G.

[Edward M.]

Re: Is '68 25610 out here? 427/390 4 sp.

Google C3 registry.

I did not see this VIN listed.

[Jeff G.]

Re: Is '68 25610 out here? 427/390 4 sp.

Where / How did you find this? I want to hear a story now...

[Rich G.]

Re: Is '68 25610 out here? 427/390 4 sp.

I own 68 L71 25941. The engine assy stamp is same day, 0708.

Can't remember the cast date now, I'll check, but I think it was F, not E.

Body build date L18...July 18th

Rich

[George W.]

Re: Is '68 25610 out here? 427/390 4 sp.

Where / How did you find this? I want to hear a story now...

Hi Jeff,

Sorry, not an interesting story; saw it on Craigslist, called and e mailed for more info, bought it.

I own a mid March built '68 435 vert that I am restoring. Some of the things missing from the engine are the smog system, lift brackets, and valve covers. I will be able to use these items (except for the AIR hoses---dated too late for my car).

Purchased the entire engine for what it was going to cost me for the AIR system.

If by chance the owner of this Vette is located, and if he's/
she's interested, I would keep it intact for them.

I have found several original engines in the past, and have always tried to locate the car/owner, but never have.

I have never found anything as complete as this. I would love to hear more about the bolt head markings and other items listed/posted. Need this information not only to determine the originally of this engine, but also for verification of what's right for my 435hp engine.

G.

[Rich G.]

Re: Is '68 25610 out here? 427/390 4 sp.

Looked at mine today. L71 with T0708IR. Cast date E22 8.

Funny thing is, when I had this car judged, the experts thought that cast date was too early for the assy date.

Rich

[George W.]

Re: Is '68 25610 out here? 427/390 4 sp.

Looked at mine today. L71 with T0708IR. Cast date E22 8.

Funny thing is, when I had this car judged, the experts thought that cast date was too early for the assy date.

Rich

Interesting.
One would think that a couple of months prior would be well within the "window"?

Maybe this engines codes/dates will help affirm the possibility of such?
G.

[Rich G.]

Re: Is '68 25610 out here? 427/390 4 sp.

George

Yes, I was very glad to see pictures of your motor that show an assembly date a cast date similar to mine with a VIn so close. I think some judges tend rely more on their personal experience over the "guidelines" and there is nothing wrong with that. That's why they are judges.

The issue with my motor is that it has a grind out on the VIN. The assy stamp is very good. So the question is: "is it a factory grind out or not?" I posted a thread with pictures about this a while back. At the meet, the judges were skeptical about the VIN grind out and their opinion of the time between the cast date and assembly date being "long" added to the doubt.

Thanks for all those great pictures. Did you get the AIR manifolds and check valves too?

Rich

[George W.]

Re: Is '68 25610 out here? 427/390 4 sp.

Rich,

I don't know how posts like this get into the "Judges handbook"; is there a particular person within this organization that I could forward this to?

I did get the air manifolds and check valves (and dated hoses for same).
you can see a partial shot of these beneath the engine in one or two of the photos---I listed the numbers found on the check valves and hoses.

I'll look for your post concerning the "grind out".

G.

[Terry M.]

Re: Is '68 25610 out here? 427/390 4 sp.

Rich,

I don't know how posts like this get into the "Judges handbook"; is there a particular person within this organization that I could forward this to?

G.

The particular person in this case is called the 1968-69 National Team Leader -- Chuck Berge. You will find him, and all the other Team Leaders, listed on the third page of The Corvette Restorer or click the button above labeled "CONTACTS."

You might also want to note another recent thread entitled "NEW KNEE" or something like that. Chuck is in for knee replacement surgery, so either he will have time on his hands or he will be so busy with PT that he has no time. Hard to tell right now, but my point is he may be distracted for a while.

[George W.]

Re: Is '68 25610 out here? 427/390 4 sp.

Thanks Terry,

I will forward this info.

I've talked with Chuck a few times concerning an LS6 that is near me. Did not know he was (is) the '68/'69 National team leader.
G.

[George W.]

Re: Is '68 25610 out here? 427/390 4 sp.

Any other thoughts on finding the Vette this engine belongs to?

Any other comments on originality of parts/pieces?

Thanks,
G.

[Brandon T.]

Re: Is '68 25610 out here? 427/390 4 sp.

I don't own the car the engine goes to but I have been trying to pick through and find original pieces to restore my dads 68 390hp car and I would be intrested in some of the pieces you don't need.

PM me if you don't find the car and would like to sell some of the parts or whats left after you pick through what you need hell I'll buy it for a spare block. For example my original intake manifold bolt hole area has been broke off and I'm needing one.

smog equipment, engine pull bracket, 7028209 FG carb yours says fb?

[George W.]

Re: Is '68 25610 out here? 427/390 4 sp.

Oops,

Miss-typed the carb info: It is FG

How can I edit the original post?

G.