Did 66 Shelby's ever have VIN numbers on the engine block ?
Heads ?
Transmission ?
I have been told that they did and then others have said that they never did.
thanks
vin number on the block only
So, if I do not have the original block, what is the best block to use as a replacement, acknowledging that it will never be original.
If you are looking for a date code correct block start with the ford VIN. If you can get a copy of the k code registry book you can figure out the production date of your car approximately. From there 2 - 4 weeks prior to that would be a good date of block to look for. If you have your original heads my experience is the blocks have been dated 3 - 4 weeks after the head date on the 3 k codes I've owned with original motors.
Ford has put vin numbers on the manual tranmissions since the early 60's. You should have a vin on the pad on the bottom where the tail housing bolts to the gear case.
-Keith
Quote from: acman63 on April 10, 2019, 04:15:54 PM
vin number on the block only
Ford VIN not Shelby VIN
Quote from: 1967 eight barrel on April 10, 2019, 08:11:57 PM
Ford has put vin numbers on the manual tranmissions since the early 60's. You should have a vin on the pad on the bottom where the tail housing bolts to the gear case.
-Keith
Toploaders yes, but no VINs on the T-10's used in 65-66 GT350's.