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Is it a Big Block or not?

Posted: 5/3/04 9:32pm Message 1 of 5
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Angola, IN - USA
Joined: 5/2/2004
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Vette(s): 1968 convertible originally a big block car
I have another questions for everyone my 68 vert's trim tab says chevrolet B21 trim 402 paint 983.Can we tell anything from that little bit of info?


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Is it a Big Block or not?

Posted: 5/4/04 4:52am Message 2 of 5
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Frederick, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
I don't know the meaning of B21, but the other codes...

trim 402 = black leather interior

983 color = Brtish Green exterior


Is it a Big Block or not?

Posted: 5/4/04 6:42am Message 3 of 5
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Wayne, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): White 1975 L48 Stingray 129,000 Miles, daily driver.
the B21 is the build date I think? Second Month of Production 21st day? Someone else will know for sure but I'd guess Sept 21 or Oct 21 1967.

If its Sept 21 it was born one day and many years before I was!

Scot
*singing happy birthday softly to himself*


Is it a Big Block or not?

Posted: 5/4/04 1:51pm Message 4 of 5
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 Paragon75Ray said: ... Second Month of Production 21st day ... Oct 21 1967 ... 

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Is it a Big Block or not?

Posted: 5/4/04 2:35pm Message 5 of 5
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KERNERSVILLE, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 L-71 convertible
There is virtually nothing stamped on the trim tag or vin plate that will tell you which engine came in the car. Some detective work mentioned earlier will help, but will not guarantee, all of those parts are easily replaced or added.
The sad truth is, if you do not have at least a build sheet you can never know what you have.


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