Posted By: 70gtx440dana
70 440 HP block ??? - 09/22/09 01:09 AM
Were there any 440HP vehicles built at the Belivdere IL plant in 1970?
It appears they made C bodies there. Not sure what else. I am looking at an HP block and want to make sure it is legit. VIN # stamp on pan rail is OD22XXXX. Casting date of 10/69 and does have HP stamp on top pad.
Posted By: 6bblgt
Re: 70 440 HP block ??? - 09/22/09 03:04 AM
The Dodge & Plymouth c-bodies were built at Belvidere in '70. A 440HP in one would be "rare".
It would include "U" code cop cars and 440+6 Sport Fury GTs & possibly a few others.
What's the engine assembly date on the pad with the
F 440 HP?
Posted By: 6bblgt
Re: 70 440 HP block ??? - 09/22/09 03:29 AM
It appears all the 0D22xxxx cars were assembled in late-March a month+ after that engine was assembled.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: 70 440 HP block ??? - 09/22/09 03:34 AM
The VIN is 0D2200XX. Does this seem to be in line with your knowledge of the Belvidere produced cars to have the block a month + sooner than the SPD?
Posted By: 6bblgt
Re: 70 440 HP block ??? - 09/22/09 03:46 AM
Since the Belvidere plant would not have the need for a large number of orange engines, some may have sat around for a longer period of time before being used VS. the other plants that built a larger quantity of HP engined (4bbl or 6bbl) B & E-bodies.
At least it is before - not after. Is the "STAMPING" in question? Can you post pics?
Is it complete? Does it have c-body manifolds and "187" oil pan? ...... or do you think someone added the "HP" in a prior use in a B or E-body? Is there any evidence of original orange paint?
Posted By: 375inStroke
Re: 70 440 HP block ??? - 09/22/09 01:29 PM
I've seen many a TNT440 in New Yorkers and Chrysler 300s, not just cop cars.
Posted By: 70440+6bbl
Re: 70 440 HP block ??? - 09/22/09 11:57 PM
Here is a '70 U-code Ny'er
Posted By: 6bblgt
Re: 70 440 HP block ??? - 09/23/09 12:35 AM
but you missed the point ..... in '70 they didn't build Chryslers at Belvidere.
So, the engine isn't out of a 300, New Yorker or Newport. It is out of a Dodge Monaco/Polara or Plymouth Fury.
Please post a fender tag pic of a '70 Dodge or Plymouth c-body with a "U"-code (E86) 440HP 4bbl.
Posted By: ph23vo
Re: 70 440 HP block ??? - 09/23/09 03:38 AM
they made many U code full size cars at belvedere.. like dan says cop cars.. PH29 formal roof fury,s, six BBL fury,s, HP monaco,s etc with out a car to match it to its just another F 440 HP block..wish i knew where it came from for ya dan
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: 70 440 HP block ??? - 09/23/09 02:03 PM
Here is a photo of the vin stamp....top pad photo I have is not very clear...thinking about buying it for my 70 Charger project...bare block with caps.
Posted By: ph23vo
Re: 70 440 HP block ??? - 09/23/09 04:19 PM
if the price is right buy it.. 70 F 440 blocks are good... cant read the vin off your pic could you post it for us so if the car ever does show up we know where to call... dan
Posted By: lewtot184
Re: 70 440 HP block ??? - 10/27/09 03:08 PM
i have a F 440HP block with a "0CXXXX" vin. i was told its a c-body HP block, but what do i know;
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Posted By: ph23vo
Re: 70 440 HP block ??? - 10/27/09 04:58 PM
never seen a c body with X,s in the vin... dan
