Engine Block Pad Pictures

[Ray C.]

I am working on my Power Point presentation for a 2010 WNYNCRS Judging School presentation. I am in need of pictures of engine pads, original and non-original pads for the 1953 to 1962 model years.

Thanks for the help!

Ray

email: ray63@rochester.rr.com

[E S.]

Re: Engine Block Pad Pictures

Hi- Here is the block pad from an original '62
EJ
(ps) I should probably remove the paint to expose broach marks-any method suggestions?

[Steven B.]

Re: Engine Block Pad Pictures

Hi- Here is the block pad from an original '62
EJ
(ps) I should probably remove the paint to expose broach marks-any method suggestions?

Chemical or thinner slowly and carefully on a cloth, no sharp metal tools.

Steve

[Mike M.]

Re: Engine Block Pad Pictures

Hi E. J.
You might ask Ray first.
If he can use it as is, just leave it.
HaND

[Bob R.]

Re: Engine Block Pad Pictures

Check the C1 and C2 registry. They have several pictures of pads on there web site.

[Mike E.]

Re: Engine Block Pad Pictures

EJ--
As I recall, you got that from the original owner, right? I'm surprised by the stamping--it looks like the "F" following the "R" is out of alignment (a little bit higher than the rest.) Is that just my imagination? I've owned and logged in a bunch of 62 fuelies, and I've never seen a high F on an original stamping.
Regards,
Mike

[Bob H.]

Re: Engine Block Pad Pictures

62 340 HP 01/17/62 build date

[Ray C.]

Re: Engine Block Pad Pictures

Thanks for the help!

EJ, you do not need to remove the paint for me, a pad with paint on it will be good for discussion. If you decide to remove the paint, be careful not to damage the pad, I work from the head to the front of the block using a plastic putty knife and an old rag. I would use a chemical stripper to remove the paint and then coat with grease or oil to prevent rust. A good lesson I learned was to wipe the oil from the dipstick after an oil check onto the the pad. This is a good way of not forgetting to coat the pad.

Thanks for the lead to the C-1 Registry, copied a few good pads form the site. On the site is a early 1960 pad with out the VIN number. I believed that the VIN was added around December of 59. When would one see the first VIN number on a 1960 pad?

Thanks for the help!
Ray

[Garry B.]

Re: Engine Block Pad Pictures

Mike, I don't want to start a _ _ _ _ storm here, but you make a good point. There was a suffix "R" for 327, std. trans., in 1962 used in full size passenger cars. I have never seen an F align like this one either.
Garry 18531

[Tom B.]

Re: Engine Block Pad Pictures

Here is one I have owned since 1975. I took this complete late 61 283/270 engine out of a 1955 Corvette where it had been for some time. Note there is no vin on the pad.

The block is cast 3789935 and date F 20 1.

The heads are cast 3774692 and dated F 16 1 and F 18 1.

I believe this engine to be an over the counter engine assembly but who knows. I don't know the history of the '55 other than it was red and came out of Florida to Indiana. I changed the engine for the owner who immediately sold the car.

Tom

[Tom D.]

Re: Engine Block Pad Pictures

Ray: I am sending you a CD with various "C1" engine and block photos. I have included some FI units just in case. There's a couple of T10s shown also. There's not a lot, but something from this might fit in your slides. If you want the background on a particular photo, simply ask.

I didn't include the dealer's "type-writer entered" engine number, added to the original owner's warranty document for my '60. I could photograph that if you wish. (Actually, it may be in the archives here.) I don't know if this was common practice, recommended by GM... but I suspect it was done to record which engine the car had at delivery.

You need 1960 FI exhaust manifold photos?

[Ray C.]

Re: Engine Block Pad Pictures

Thanks! Tom

Need all the information I can get!

Ray

[James G.]

Re: Engine Block Pad Pictures

I am working on my Power Point presentation for a 2010 WNYNCRS Judging School presentation. I am in need of pictures of engine pads, original and non-original pads for the 1953 to 1962 model years.

Thanks for the help!

Ray

email: ray63@rochester.rr.com

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[James G.]

Re: Engine Block Pad Pictures

Thanks for the help!

EJ, you do not need to remove the paint for me, a pad with paint on it will be good for discussion. If you decide to remove the paint, be careful not to damage the pad, I work from the head to the front of the block using a plastic putty knife and an old rag. I would use a chemical stripper to remove the paint and then coat with grease or oil to prevent rust. A good lesson I learned was to wipe the oil from the dipstick after an oil check onto the the pad. This is a good way of not forgetting to coat the pad.

Thanks for the lead to the C-1 Registry, copied a few good pads form the site. On the site is a early 1960 pad with out the VIN number. I believed that the VIN was added around December of 59. When would one see the first VIN number on a 1960 pad?
Thanks for the help!
Ray

I just sent you VIN 1617 with stampo F1208CQ. Oldest i have seen.

[Ray C.]

Re: Engine Block Pad Pictures

Thanks! James, Great pictures. Would you have an educated guess on the approximate date for the first vin number on a 1960 model year block? I will include the picture of the early pad you provided and information you sent about being the earliest 60 pad stamp with vin number that you have seen.

Ray