I was wondering how long the average time it was between a motor build date and a cars assembly date for a 1969 camaro?

Ed, it depends a lot on what engine you're talking about. Base engines (L6 and V8) are "typically" only a few weeks to a day or so prior to the cars assembly. Optional engines can vary more with special high performance engines being up to several months prior!

For instance, a documented 67 Z28. Engine assembled December, 1966 and installed in a May, 1967 car! That's over 5 months "after the fact". Another documented 67 Z28. This time a July, 67 car. In this case the engine was assembled at almost the same time the car was being built!

So you can see there's a lot of variables here. The NCRS (National Corvette Restoration Society) policy is that up to 6 months prior to the cars assembly date is acceptable. And even that isn't cut and dried. Some sub components (distributors for instance) have been known to lead the cars build by more than a year.

So, did I answer your question or confuse you even further?!

Ed

Thanks Ed

I'm looking at a 350 to put in my 69 with a 2 month earlier build date. Is that to far apart? I still have the original 350 but its a 2 bolt main. ED

Well... Maybe. There are a few more variables here. For instance, which 350 are you looking to install? The LM1 (350/255) or the L48 (350/300)? Also, where was your car assembled? Los Angeles or Norwood? Norwood cars typically have closer dates than Los Angeles due to the locations. If this is an SS L48 engine for a car built at Los Angeles, you're okay. If it's an LM1 for a car built at Norwood, probably not, although a 3 month window is generally acceptable.

What's your VIN and the build date on your Trim Tag?

Ed

Like Ed said, there are a lot of variables.

For the most part, 6 weeks is the limit and even sometimes that can be a bit much.

Less-common engines and parts such as distributors were "batch produced", so they can have a bit more leeway.

I was wondering how long the average time it was between a motor build date and a cars assembly date for a 1969 camaro?

My cars motor was cast Feb. 5th, assembled Feb. 11th, and shipped to Van Nuys and installed in in my car with a build date of 02C.

What are the dates of your original 350 and your assembly date?

Doug

My L48 1969 SS engine was built May 6th and the car was built the 3rd weeK of May. It's a Norwood car.

......For instance, a documented 67 Z28. Engine assembled December, 1966 and installed in a May, 1967 car! That's over 5 months "after the fact". Another documented 67 Z28. This time a July, 67 car. In this case the engine was assembled at almost the same time the car was being built!

So you can see there's a lot of variables here. The NCRS (National Corvette Restoration Society) policy is that up to 6 months prior to the cars assembly date is acceptable. And even that isn't cut and dried. Some sub components (distributors for instance) have been known to lead the cars build by more than a year.

So, did I answer your question or confuse you even further?!

Ed

'67 Z/28 was so low production probably not the best example. Now '69 Z/28 was more the norm of a few weeks, I would think.:beers:

on my 1967 camaro RS with a 327 210 and gluide with a 10 bolt ,the car is dated 10E which is october 5th week and my heads , intake , block , transmission , rear end , and all other stuff like coil carb water pump are all dated from october 24th to october 26th 1966 , so that is within just day's ,, like someone said here it would be less time difference on base stuff cause it was all in stock ready to install , special order stuff would of course cause the time to be wider apart ,

Thanks Ed

I'm looking at a 350 to put in my 69 with a 2 month earlier build date. Is that to far apart? I still have the original 350 but its a 2 bolt main. ED
Post the original engine code, new engine code, and body build date.

Thanks everybody
I went to see what my original motor dates are but its still in the subframe outside buried in the snow. I hope to be ready to start fitting front sheet metal and doors in a couple weeks so i'll check then. I guess a month or less would be acceptable. Ed i have the trim tag on my desk' last five of vin is 12467 from norwood assy. build date of dec 2nd week. I 'm trying to cover all bases in case my block is junk. It's been sitting along time ED

Ed that's actually the first 5 digits of your VIN and it shows that the car is a V8 Convertible. The last part of the VIN will be something like 124679N56xxxx.

Like Kurt said above, post the old engine code and compare that to your "new" engine.

Ed

Thanks everybody
I went to see what my original motor dates are but its still in the subframe outside buried in the snow. I hope to be ready to start fitting front sheet metal and doors in a couple weeks so i'll check then. I guess a month or less would be acceptable. Ed i have the trim tag on my desk' last five of vin is 12467 from norwood assy. build date of dec 2nd week. I 'm trying to cover all bases in case my block is junk. It's been sitting along time ED

Hi Ed: I have exactly the same car and it's also a Norwood. Tag shows 01C and engine assembly date is I230

Well finally got engine trans and sub frame inside today. Block numbers match vin. Where are dates cast on block? Can i see them with motor still in subframe? Thanks ED