02B 69 "perfect date" DZ
Hey guys,
What would be considered a good date range for an 02B 69 Z? Up to two or three weeks prior on the cast or assembled date for the DZ? Thanks. |
Z/28 engine production was typically close to final assembly, Norwood in particular. There are many Norwood Z/28s built several days after their engines. In the January-February time frame, there are 4 examples built the next day; 8 built 2 days later. The Flint engine plant was a 5 hour drive from Norwood so not out of the question.
After March, the span increases. Must have added capacity. Norwood: V0203DZ-V0213DZ Van Nuys: V0203DZ-V0206DZ For the most part, engine dates increment with VINs. Castings vary, no FIFO. Mid-January to early February for later engines. |
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So how about early in the production year? My Z's engine assembly date is VO912DZ, but car assembly is 10B. Is that one that is different from the norm?
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A bit early; a few 02A builds had February 3 engines.
What I provided is what is normal. There is an 02B car with a Jan 23 engine; an 02D car with a Jan 21 engine. Both allegedly VIN stamped. Must have been waylaid for some reason. Yup, an outlier for a 10B build. Our 06E '67 Z/28 had a V0706MO engine. Real, VIN stamped, protect-o-plate. |
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Good info William. I'm still looking out for a DZ block for an 02D car. Knowing the dates of a few other 02D cars and that the car was shipped on March 3rd, I'm trying to find a 6618 block cast in Feb with an assembly date falling into the 20th to 25th dating or the 3rd week of February.
Don't be afraid to holler and anyone sees a late February block available anywhere. All I want is a good core for a high RPM stroker build. |
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