C2 1967 HT engine stamp

[Jimmy B.]

I bought a 1967 350 hp air cond. conv. that has been in storage since the 70's. On the pad the stamp for HT (350 hp) appears to be deeper than the rest. Especially the T. Does anyone remember seeing this before? I am told Mike Antonic once did an article on this but I can't find it. I'll be happy to send anyone a picture for their scrutiny.

[Joe L.]

Re: C2 1967 HT engine stamp

Jimmy------

It is very common for one side of any pad stamping to be embossed deeper than the other end. These stampings were done by HAND. In other words, the assembly line worker used a gang stamping fixture and created the impression by striking the mandrel of the fixture with a large hammer. If he struck the mandrel more towards the right side, the impressions would be deeper on the right and if he struck the mandrel more towards the left side, then the impressions would be deeper on the left. If he struck it "square-on" the impression would be even all the ways across. I expect that RARELY happened.

[Jimmy B.]

Re: C2 1967 HT engine stamp

Joe,

I appreciate your response but this looks more like a "handstamp" to me. Send me your e-mail and I will send you a picture and you'll see what I mean.

Jim

[Henry J.]

Re: C2 1967 HT engine stamp

Is your car optioned with power steering or an AIR pump or a 4-speed?

[Gary S.]

Re: C2 1967 HT engine stamp

I know that I have seen folks running around at Regionals taking photos of stamp pads for a library. Is that Al Grenning? If so, how about talking with him. I hear that there is an extensive photo library going. I saw the camera that was used to shoot the stamp pads. NICE!
Gary

[Jimmy B.]

Re: C2 1967 HT engine stamp

The car has power brakes, 4 speed, and air conditioning. No power steering.

[Jimmy B.]

Re: C2 1967 HT engine stamp

I hope Al contacts me. This car has the protecto and tank sticker so good documentation.

[John H.]

Re: C2 1967 HT engine stamp

Jimmy -

Send Al Grenning a good close-up photo of the pad and ask him to evaluate it for you; I've sent you his e-mail address.

[Jimmy B.]

Re: C2 1967 HT engine stamp

Ok I will, but so far I have not received his e-mail address. Will keep you posted.

[John W.]

Re: C2 1967 HT engine stamp *TL*

Jim,

Several e-mails from the Discussion Board have been bounced. There seems to be a problem with your e-mail address. Would you please update it in your profile, if it is out of date, and send it to me at admin@ncrs.org to update your old messages. Thanks.

[Jimmy B.]

Re: C2 1967 HT engine stamp

John,

My profile has been updated with my latest e-mail address. Sorry for any confusion. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. Jim Blakely