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PGG · 03-09-2018, 12:15 PM

How do you confirm matching numbers on a 72 k5?
Thanks PG

**leddzepp** · 03-09-2018, 12:23 PM

You don’t

PGG · 03-09-2018, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

You don’t

Well sh*t really is there not a simple way?

**too much stuff** · 03-09-2018, 05:10 PM

All you can do is break down build dates and date codes on your components and see if things match up in sequence.
You can match the frame to the VIN and the glove box door...(if the glove box door spid isn't a repro or missing)

**DeadheadNM** · 03-09-2018, 06:14 PM

Here are code examples from my Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...8&postcount=60

I believe the protect-o-plate also has the engine code embossed onto it.

PGG · 03-09-2018, 06:36 PM

What does block # VE112832 mean?

I can't figure this out sorry. Stupid me. PG

PGG · 03-11-2018, 08:02 AM

Anyone?

**DeadheadNM** · 03-11-2018, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by PGG

What does block # VE112832 mean?

I can't figure this out sorry. Stupid me. PG

Is a three letter suffix code present? See here for decoding info: http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.html

PGG · 03-11-2018, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Is a three letter suffix code present? See here for decoding info: http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.html

I will go double check tomorrow but I think there is not one.

What does that mean?

**DeadheadNM** · 03-11-2018, 11:22 AM

If original it will have a suffix code. Not sure if applicable in your instance or not but per that same website linked above:

"VF292800 - is an example of a over the counter crate engine. "2800" is the last 4 digits of the GM part # for the crate engine assembly. The final digit could be a year code.
Another example: A Targetmaster engine (p/n 14009800) built in 1985 could have a code stamped as follows:
A0198005 (A = january, 01, 9800 = pn, 5 = 1985)."

My green Blazer has a warranty replacement motor/block with a code that begins with "CE..." for counter exchange

PGG · 03-12-2018, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

If original it will have a suffix code. Not sure if applicable in your instance or not but per that same website linked above:

"VF292800 - is an example of a over the counter crate engine. "2800" is the last 4 digits of the GM part # for the crate engine assembly. The final digit could be a year code.
Another example: A Targetmaster engine (p/n 14009800) built in 1985 could have a code stamped as follows:
A0198005 (A = january, 01, 9800 = pn, 5 = 1985)."

My green Blazer has a warranty replacement motor/block with a code that begins with "CE..." for counter exchange

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PGG · 03-12-2018, 12:33 PM

Its a 4 bolt main and those are all the stampings I could find. Thanks PG

PGG · 03-12-2018, 12:47 PM

I a told its a 77-78 block stamping so it must have been replaced. That sucks since I was told it was original.
Now do I rebuild this or do a LS swap since its way off anyway?
PG

Bigdav160 · 03-12-2018, 12:54 PM

You're right, that block casting is a late 70's 350. The stamping Deadhead is referring to is in front of the right cylinder head, just above the water pump mounting. He has a good pic in his link. You never know it could be a "Corvette" engine

**DeadheadNM** · 03-12-2018, 11:01 PM

Free from the albatross of an original motor might as well go LS IMO with an OD transmission.

03-09-2018, 12:15 PM	#1
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leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,979	Re: How do you confirm matching numbers on a 72 k5? You don’t __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

03-09-2018, 05:10 PM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,691	Re: How do you confirm matching numbers on a 72 k5? All you can do is break down build dates and date codes on your components and see if things match up in sequence. You can match the frame to the VIN and the glove box door...(if the glove box door spid isn't a repro or missing) __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-09-2018, 06:14 PM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,278	Re: How do you confirm matching numbers on a 72 k5? Here are code examples from my Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...8&postcount=60 I believe the protect-o-plate also has the engine code embossed onto it. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-09-2018, 06:36 PM	#6
PGG Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 280	Re: How do you confirm matching numbers on a 72 k5? What does block # VE112832 mean? I can't figure this out sorry. Stupid me. PG Last edited by PGG; 03-10-2018 at 09:01 AM.

03-11-2018, 08:02 AM	#7
PGG Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 280	Re: How do you confirm matching numbers on a 72 k5? Anyone?

03-11-2018, 11:22 AM	#10
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,278	Re: How do you confirm matching numbers on a 72 k5? If original it will have a suffix code. Not sure if applicable in your instance or not but per that same website linked above: "VF292800 - is an example of a over the counter crate engine. "2800" is the last 4 digits of the GM part # for the crate engine assembly. The final digit could be a year code. Another example: A Targetmaster engine (p/n 14009800) built in 1985 could have a code stamped as follows: A0198005 (A = january, 01, 9800 = pn, 5 = 1985)." My green Blazer has a warranty replacement motor/block with a code that begins with "CE..." for counter exchange __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-12-2018, 12:33 PM	#12
PGG Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 280	Re: How do you confirm matching numbers on a 72 k5? Its a 4 bolt main and those are all the stampings I could find. Thanks PG

03-12-2018, 12:47 PM	#13
PGG Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 280	Re: How do you confirm matching numbers on a 72 k5? I a told its a 77-78 block stamping so it must have been replaced. That sucks since I was told it was original. Now do I rebuild this or do a LS swap since its way off anyway? PG

03-12-2018, 12:54 PM	#14
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: How do you confirm matching numbers on a 72 k5? You're right, that block casting is a late 70's 350. The stamping Deadhead is referring to is in front of the right cylinder head, just above the water pump mounting. He has a good pic in his link. You never know it could be a "Corvette" engine __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

03-12-2018, 11:01 PM	#15
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,278	Re: How do you confirm matching numbers on a 72 k5? Free from the albatross of an original motor might as well go LS IMO with an OD transmission. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland



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