66 Fastback A-Code with Hi-po motor

    I have a Hi-po engine in my poppy red 66 fastback A-code. It’s a rust free, CA car with no accidents. The entire car is for sale for $23k. However, if it make$ more $en$e to $wap the motor out with a rebuilt 289-4V I may be encouraged to do $o. The Hi-po motor runs well and does not burn any oil.


    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/923375305.html


    Hi-po indicators:

    -6-bolt bellhousing, block casting: “C5AE-6015-E”

    -Head casting: “20”

    -Cobra intake 289-302, S1MS-9424-A, big “COBRA” lettering

    -Large harmonic balancer

    -Dual points distributor

    -Small chrome air cleaner

    -Chrome valve covers


    Non-Hi-po indicators:

    -Unable to read the serial number engraved on the passenger side of the block

    -Holly carb – I don’t know its origin

    -Fan – I believe this is just a standard V8 fan

    -Headers, no factory exhaust manifolds


    I’m going to do a bit more investigative work to identify the serial number engraving on the side of the block.


    Is anyone interested in the car+motor for $23,000? Or I will take offers to buy only the motor.


    I am located in Fremont, CA.


    Thank you,

    -Brad

    Brad,


    If you could decipher the serial number on the block that would be the best place to start. Otherwise if you could find the casting dates on the block and heads, distributor, harmonic, etc that would help get things started.


    I would be interested in the motor depending on the dates.


    Thanks, Wallace

    785 259 4801

    I have some more info. on the motor.


    As previously stated, the block is a "-E" 6-bolt casting. The date code is: 6C28. I have tried to get the VIN number from the RH-passenger side front, above the oil pan. There is definitly some stamping there - I just can't desipher it. I used some Play-Dough (sp?) and tried to take an impression of it with mild success. It appears as though the stampings are not complete (top>bottom) for some of the numbers. Finally, it looks like the stamping are 2-3inches long. I'm open to any feedback.


    Both RH and LH heads are date castings: 6B28, with "20"


    The intake castings: S1MS 9424-A


    The distributor castings: C50F 5K20


    Balancer stamping: B6


    Thanks,

    -Brad


    bradleydickson@yahoo.com

    Hello everyone,


    I made the decision to pull this engine and swap in a rebuilt 289. (I already miss the solid lifter cam symphony) The car is for sale but now I have a Hi-po motor I am deciding whether to sell whole or part out. The engine was running well before being removed last weekend. The engine is left sealed with the exception of the carburetor.


    I did the engine swap at a buddies shop. I am working on getting the motor back from his shop to my garage in the next month. In the haste of swapping the engine, I didn’t look at the VIN stamping any closer. As I mentioned in a previous post, I was having trouble reading the VIN while it was in the car. To be honest, I’m not sure about the stamping on the block. It looks incomplete (not a full 8 characters+) and not straight (some stamps are much higher or lower). Once I relocate the engine, I’ll post pictures and ask for more opinions. But in the meantime, does anyone have any comments on interpreting the stamping? Or, does anyone have a picture of how the VIN is stamped on the block itself?


    Thanks,

    -Brad

    Quote from bdickson

    I have a Hi-po motor I am deciding whether to sell whole or part out. The engine was running well before being removed last weekend. The engine is left sealed with the exception of the carburetor.


    Brad depending on what you want for the engine I might be a cash buyer. Live very close so shipping would not have to be involved (Stockton area) But you need to figure out a price. You might be able to get a few dollars more if you part it out but there will be parts that will be harder to move and you will need to ship stuff out to different locations - just a thought


    IF you would like - send a asking price to my email or PM


    Quote from bdickson

    I’m not sure about the stamping on the block. It looks incomplete (not a full 8 characters+) and not straight (some stamps are much higher or lower). Once I relocate the engine, I’ll post pictures and ask for more opinions. But in the meantime, does anyone have any comments on interpreting the stamping?


    8 Characters? Should be the full VIN rather than a shortened version used on 68-up engines.


    Did you find the casting date on the block?


    Quote from bdickson

    Or, does anyone have a picture of how the VIN is stamped on the block itself?


    Here is an example of one that was sent in (or I found on the web)


    [Blocked Image: http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/KcodeVINblock.jpg]

    Edited once, last by J_Speegle (February 6, 2009 at 12:34 AM).

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