1967 Corvette 427/435 Engine Pad

[Richard J.]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me if this stamping looks original and correct? Does anyone have a picture of their stamping of a '67 427/435 near this serial number and would you be willing to share it with me? I am not sure about the "J" in the JE and I am not sure the 2 is correct in the VIN portion. Any help is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks,
Rick

[Mark #28455]

need to carefully strip off the paint

The broach marks will tell much more of the story. In addition, check the casting number too as I think some 1969 396's also used the JE code.
Mark

[Jack W.]

Re: need to carefully strip off the paint

I think anybody selling a 67 L71 (435 hp) car as an original engine deal likely knows enough to clean the stamp pad, as it will be a deeply examined item - so much so that I now wonder a bit when I see a freshly painted pad on such cars. No offense to those with painted pads.

[Steve Wallach]

Re: 1967 Corvette 427/435 Engine Pad

It looks good to me, however I agree, the paint should be stripped using brake cleaner or paint thinner / stripper. The "Broach" marks will tell a lot more.

Al Grenning will be able to tell for sure.

Good Luck,

Steve

[Mark K.]

Re: 1967 Corvette 427/435 Engine Pad

I hope this image helps. This is from an unrestored 67 435HP engine.