harvs ek 327 wagon

[Blacky]

I would assume the first number is an ID number as explained , the bottom number would be the sequential engine number ???

[Harv]

Some more Googling shows that the second number is the VIN. It's a late model Chev (post-1972), so has the VIN on the block too.
Suspect it is
12L163427 or 13L163427

1 = Chevrolet.
2 = 1982 or 3 = 1983 assembly.
L = Van Nuys, California assembly plant.
163427 = vehicle serial number.

Cheers,
Harv

[BILLY BLACKARROW]

I enlarged the photo on screen to 400% and it still looks like a C

[FireKraka]

Hey Harv seeing you seem to be able to find a lot of stuff about Chevs can you decipher the engine number on my 307 I think it is an Aussie engine number 30744078 and then just up to the right of that number is K11 22

Neil

[Harv]

Reference here for Chev engine numbers: https://nastyz28.com/chevy-engine-code-stampings.php

K1122
K = McKinnon Industries St. Catherines, Ontario (oh nooooooooo....... it's a Canadian block!)
11 = 11th Month (November)
22 = 22nd day (of November)

30744078
307 = 307ci HK and HT Holdens
44078 = serial number of engine

The GMH Chevs:
307 prefix for 307ci HK and HT Holdens
327xxxxxTxxxxH5 for 327ci HK first style
327xxxxxKxxxxH for 327ci HK second style
11QU prefix for 350ci HQ Statesman
350 prefix for very early 350ci HT Holdens
350M prefix for 350ci HT and HG manual Holdens.
350A predix for HT and HG auto Holdens.
QU prefix for HQ 350ci other than Statesman.

Cheers,
Harv

[FireKraka]

Thanks Harv I knew it was a 307 but couldn't decipher the K part of it thanks again.
Neil

[ardiesse]

McKinnon Industries . . . I know that name from somewhere.

They made all the Delco-Remy electrical parts for 48/215s. I think there was an "Empire tariff" scheme which made it cheaper to import from Canada rather than the USA.

Rob

[BILLY BLACKARROW]

Must 1G best I can come up with Still looks like IC to me though


How to Read a GM Vin Number
Locate the VIN on the front dashboard of the vehicle.
Verify that the first two numbers of the VIN, known as the World Manufacturer Identification (WMI) is 1G, meaning a GM vehicle manufactured in the United States. ...
Locate the fourth and fifth characters of the VIN, which define the car line and series.

[BILLY BLACKARROW]

Must 1G best I can come up with Still looks like IC to me though

How to Read a GM Vin Number
Locate the VIN on the front dashboard of the vehicle.
Verify that the first two numbers of the VIN, known as the World Manufacturer Identification (WMI) is 1G, meaning a GM vehicle manufactured in the United States. ...
Locate the fourth and fifth characters of the VIN, which define the car line and series.

Some more Googling shows that the second number is the VIN. It's a late model Chev (post-1972), so has the VIN on the block too.
Suspect it is
12L163427 or 13L163427

1 = Chevrolet.
2 = 1982 or 3 = 1983 assembly.
L = Van Nuys, California assembly plant.
163427 = vehicle serial number

VO513CFR
V = Flint engine plant, Michigan.
05 = May
13 = 13th day (of May)
CFR = a 1982 145hp 305ci engine with a 4-barrel Rochester E4ME carb as fitted to F, B, and G body Chevs and Omegas.

The second number (ICL163427) is unusual... perhaps a Police restamp?

Sorry guy"s it"s the only way I could get all the info in one place so I could print it out

BLACKY you can delete if you like JOB DONE

[Harv]

Finally got round to fitting the fancy ‘zorst tips. Always liked the look of fishtails, but couldn’t find any other than the pea-shooter size. These fit the 2.5” pipes beautifully, and are made by Vance and Hines to suit Harley (if some big bugger shows up on a bike looking for his exhaust tips, tell him you haven’t seen me ).

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Cheers,
Harv

[Errol62]

Very cool


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

[Harv]

I know it’s considered rude in some places, but I figured you lot wouldn’t mind if I Moon’d you

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The old wheels were crapping me... the chrome dress rims had pitted despite very little exposure to weather, and the fancy Commodore chromed centres were peeling.

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Give the local dogs something nicer to aim for

Cheers,
Harv

[Errol62]

They look real nice Harv. Suit the car much better.


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

[Errol62]

Wondering how you fit these, I’ve often thought you could simply fix them to the push on dress rings.


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

[Harv]

They fit the same as a dress rim. Lots of little “teeth” inside that grab the steel rim.

Cheers,
Harv