Got it. I didn't know KC was open at that time. Makes sense.
Posts by gregerard
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Exactly the info I was looking for. But since Mustangs were not built in Kansas City, or Kentucky, I suppose this would not be a block originally assigned to a Mustang. The timing (1968) is also wrong to be from Kansas City (I think). And probably impossible to find its origin. Thanks!
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I know the VIN for K code engines in 65 and 66 Mustangs is found on the forward right side of the block above the oil pan. Have you ever found VIN or partial VINs on other locations of a K code block? Where and why would they be in other spots? It's my first post. Please take it easy on me.
You are correct on the VIN location on the engine and there is only one. The manual transmissions all have the complete VIN stamped on them. The transmission VIN stamps are in different areas depending on the original vehicle assembly plant. Beginning in 1968, which does not affect our Kars, Federal law required partial VINs on all vehicle engines and transmission as a theft deterent.
There are other block stampings for the machining date and assembly date.
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Thanks Fred. So what would you make of this stamped number found on a raised pad at the back of a block, top center, shown here between the intake and the trans? I have not tried hard to find a VIN in the normal location. The heads are certainly HiPo heads. It is an engine transplanted into an A code car. This looks like a partial VIN. Did they do this to replacement blocks?
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I know the VIN for K code engines in 65 and 66 Mustangs is found on the forward right side of the block above the oil pan. Have you ever found VIN or partial VINs on other locations of a K code block? Where and why would they be in other spots? It's my first post. Please take it easy on me.
