Posted By: RestoreCuda
Hemi Block Serial Numbers - 03/27/09 11:29 PM
I recently looked at a Hemi Blk dated 6/8/69 with no numbers or symbols on the distributor pad. The VIN pad is 0G followed by the sequence #. Is this a warranty blk with the VIN restamped? Sorry if this has already been covered.
No such thing as a "Serial" number on a Hemi. Post clear pics of your discoveries and we can give you more feedback. Also look on the oil pan rail extension (rear on bottom) for other stampings.
Posted By: RestoreCuda
Re: Hemi Block Serial Numbers - 03/28/09 12:11 AM
Thanks I understand. Sorry I don't have pics yet. I guess what I really wondered is are there unmolested Hemi blks with blank distributor pads?
Posted By: Snoopy
Re: Hemi Block Serial Numbers - 03/28/09 12:17 AM
More likely, the block has been decked.
0G would indicate that it was from a B-Body.
In 1970 most of the info was not on the upper pad, it was on the other areas I described. Or as Snoop said, it's been decked.
Posted By: B5 Bee
Re: Hemi Block Serial Numbers - 03/28/09 12:31 AM
There are only a few dist pad numbers on a '70 Hemi block, usually just the WT (water test) stamp and the assembly date.
The '66 and '67 had BH426 and CH426 stamps, the XH426 stamp was eliminated for '68 and up.
If no numbers at all exist, it's been decked.
It wasn't common for the dealer to restamp a VIN on a warranty block.