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  • Dave S.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • August 31, 1992
    • 2925

    Rear Center section ID help

    I am looking at a center section with the following information either cast or stamped on it.
    Casting number: 3789812
    Casting date: A 3 11
    Stamped information: FP 213
    It currently sits in a 62 FI metallic brake car. It has the correct elongated P. I have looked at all the numerous books I have and can't find the FP code.

    Any help in decoding the above is greatly appreciated.
  • Patrick H.
    Beyond Control Poster
    • December 1, 1989
    • 11643

    #2
    Re: Rear Center section ID help

    1963 Pontiac Catalina with a Powerglide

    Sorry. Just couldn't help myself.
    Good to talk with you yesterday.

    Patrick
    Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
    71 "deer modified" coupe
    72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
    2008 coupe
    Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.

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    • Patrick H.
      Beyond Control Poster
      • December 1, 1989
      • 11643

      #3
      Re: Rear Center section ID help

      1963 Pontiac Catalina with a Powerglide

      Sorry. Just couldn't help myself.
      Good to talk with you yesterday.

      Patrick
      Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
      71 "deer modified" coupe
      72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
      2008 coupe
      Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.

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      • Dave S.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • August 31, 1992
        • 2925

        #4
        Re: Rear Center section ID help

        Thanks Patrick,
        do you know the ratio.???? Nice to speak w/ you as well.

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        • Dave S.
          Extremely Frequent Poster
          • August 31, 1992
          • 2925

          #5
          Re: Rear Center section ID help

          Thanks Patrick,
          do you know the ratio.???? Nice to speak w/ you as well.

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          • Patrick H.
            Beyond Control Poster
            • December 1, 1989
            • 11643

            #6
            Re: Rear Center section ID help

            Dave,

            First one was a joke. That's why the smileys....

            The only FP I find on a Google search is a 3.73 posi in a 1967 Nova or Chevelle. The only time I can find that casting number is for a Corvette. As you've noted, I don't see a 3789812 and an FP together anywhere.

            You're sure it's FP? 1962 (per my books) ther are no F_'s for Corvette.

            Patrick
            Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
            71 "deer modified" coupe
            72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
            2008 coupe
            Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.

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            • Patrick H.
              Beyond Control Poster
              • December 1, 1989
              • 11643

              #7
              Re: Rear Center section ID help

              Dave,

              First one was a joke. That's why the smileys....

              The only FP I find on a Google search is a 3.73 posi in a 1967 Nova or Chevelle. The only time I can find that casting number is for a Corvette. As you've noted, I don't see a 3789812 and an FP together anywhere.

              You're sure it's FP? 1962 (per my books) ther are no F_'s for Corvette.

              Patrick
              Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
              71 "deer modified" coupe
              72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
              2008 coupe
              Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.

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              • Dave S.
                Extremely Frequent Poster
                • August 31, 1992
                • 2925

                #8
                Re: Rear Center section ID help/Still needed *NM*

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                • Dave S.
                  Extremely Frequent Poster
                  • August 31, 1992
                  • 2925

                  #9
                  Re: Rear Center section ID help/Still needed *NM*

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                  • Tom D.
                    Extremely Frequent Poster
                    • September 30, 1981
                    • 2133

                    #10
                    Patrick: Imagine what your started!

                    Could it be the F= Ford, a four letter F-word?
                    https://MichiganNCRS.org
                    Michigan Chapter
                    Tom Dingman

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                    • Tom D.
                      Extremely Frequent Poster
                      • September 30, 1981
                      • 2133

                      #11
                      Patrick: Imagine what your started!

                      Could it be the F= Ford, a four letter F-word?
                      https://MichiganNCRS.org
                      Michigan Chapter
                      Tom Dingman

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                      • Patrick H.
                        Beyond Control Poster
                        • December 1, 1989
                        • 11643

                        #12
                        Re: Patrick: Imagine what your started!

                        No, there are F_ differential codes on other year solid axle Corvettes, but not 1962. In fact, they go through FM in other years, but no FP. That's why I asked Dave if he's sure about the code. With a differential casting that's "supposed" to be Corvette only, but a code that doesn't make sense, I'd re-examine the code.

                        Just my own thoughts.

                        Patrick
                        Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
                        71 "deer modified" coupe
                        72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
                        2008 coupe
                        Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.

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                        • Patrick H.
                          Beyond Control Poster
                          • December 1, 1989
                          • 11643

                          #13
                          Re: Patrick: Imagine what your started!

                          No, there are F_ differential codes on other year solid axle Corvettes, but not 1962. In fact, they go through FM in other years, but no FP. That's why I asked Dave if he's sure about the code. With a differential casting that's "supposed" to be Corvette only, but a code that doesn't make sense, I'd re-examine the code.

                          Just my own thoughts.

                          Patrick
                          Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
                          71 "deer modified" coupe
                          72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
                          2008 coupe
                          Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.

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                          • Dick W.
                            Former NCRS Director Region IV
                            • June 30, 1985
                            • 10483

                            #14
                            Re: Patrick: Imagine what your started!

                            Passenger car??
                            Dick Whittington

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                            • Dick W.
                              Former NCRS Director Region IV
                              • June 30, 1985
                              • 10483

                              #15
                              Re: Patrick: Imagine what your started!

                              Passenger car??
                              Dick Whittington

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