65 dipstick for shp

[William D.]

Hi,

I have researched the archives and can not find an answer. Is the 65 shp dipstick embossed? I have found pictures in the archives of 63 and 64, but not 65. I own a pretty original 65 L76 conv, and have been looking for the correct dipstick for a while. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks
Bill

[Wayne M.]

Re: 65 dipstick for shp

Hi,

I have researched the archives and can not find an answer. Is the 65 shp dipstick embossed? I have found pictures in the archives of 63 and 64, but not 65. I own a pretty original 65 L76 conv, and have been looking for the correct dipstick for a while. Any help is appreciated. Bill

Bill --- did your search include this thread of last May ? (link below)

I was one of the posters with shots of my '65 L76 dipstick, which I think is original (at least no one said otherwise ).

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...60645&uid=8439

[William D.]

Re: 65 dipstick for shp

Thanks for the reply Wayne. I did have those pictures you posted. I was told by other sources only 63, 64 had the embossed/debossed characters. There is one for sale currently that is not embossed, I wanted to make sure before I spend the money.

Love your avitar by the way. I had twin 65 nassua blue's, but sold the coupe to buy BB coupe. Still looking.

Thanks again.

[Donald T.]

Re: 65 dipstick for shp

Be careful and make sure it is the real deal. Originals have markings stamped into the blade. LICS currently has a good repro except the markings are engraved instead of stamped. Repro parts are sold as originals all the time.

[William D.]

Re: 65 dipstick for shp

Thanks Terry for the reply. I currently have a LICS repro. I was only dinged a little at 2007 National where a got a top flight. I have been looking for an original but wanted to make sure about the embossing/debossing. These SHP dipsticks are very rare, as I'm finding out. I appreciate the help from NCRS forum.

Thanks
Bill

[Loren L.]

Re: 65 dipstick for shp

I have two (Not ForSale). They both measure 21" from the tip to bottom edge of the chromed "cap"; NOT to the bottom that the seal goes over,
Overall length 24 1/4" (top of the handle.
One handle is "plugged" at the end by BLACK piece of plastic; the other is WHITE.
Both are stamped with (from the tip);

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[William D.]

Re: 65 dipstick for shp

Hi Loren,
Thanks for the reply. Are both your dipsticks embossed? Are characters seen from both sides, with one side appears backwards?

Thanks,
Bill

[Loren L.]

Re: 65 dipstick for shp

NOT embossed, but stamped - nothing visible on the reverse. I would also note that an Oct '67 parts book also lists this gauge for 1966 L79s.

[William D.]

Re: 65 dipstick for shp

Hi Loren,

Sent you a PM.

Bill