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Old 11-05-2007, 01:16 PM
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when did the 180 block casting begin/end ?
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Old 11-05-2007, 01:41 PM
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64 to 67 I believe.
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Originally Posted by chuckievette
when did the 180 block casting begin/end ?
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That's a Tonawanda-only casting, and only a VERY small number of them are alleged to have been used in 1965 Corvettes; I've never seen one personally, but when one shows up on the judging field it gets VERY close scrutiny (Tonawanda block with Flint assembly stamping).

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I bet that would make a great 'vette trivia question.
appreciate the info
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I`M looking at one this w/e

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