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vin # on 66 Hemi block? #2275645
03/24/17 11:17 PM
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Where is the Vin # located on a 66 casting Hemi block?

Re: vin # on 66 Hemi block? [Re: fbs63] #2275658
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There is no VIN on a BH426 or CH426 block. If you mean just any 1966 casting, the ones that got into 1968 production are stamped at the rear of the block, top, on the bellhousing mating flange. There are some pictures that show this.

5605835-68HemiVINstamp.jpg

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Re: vin # on 66 Hemi block? [Re: fbs63] #2275673
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Thoughts in early Vs later production 68 cars with or without a vin???

I've had a few 10/31/66 blocks that went into 68 cars with VINs.

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Re: vin # on 66 Hemi block? [Re: 440PURSUIT] #2275680
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The casting date is 8-21-66.

Re: vin # on 66 Hemi block? [Re: fbs63] #2275695
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All Hemis that went into 68 cars should have a VIN stamping.

Re: vin # on 66 Hemi block? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #2275739
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Is 68 the year they started machining the blocks on the pan rail where the VIN appears?

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They used 65/66 blocks through 67 and early 68 and cast more Hemi blocks in January 1968, those new 68 castings had the machined VIN pads above the pass side pan rail.

Re: vin # on 66 Hemi block? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #2275890
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Thanks for the info guys!







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