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jfj537 · 12-04-2020, 07:20 PM

Looking for a 1972 350 block in any usable condition. Needs to be casting #3970010 with a April (D) date code.

72swbcamo · 12-04-2020, 07:56 PM

I have one of those blocks. Were is the date code located?

jfj537 · 12-04-2020, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 72swbcamo

I have one of those blocks. Were is the date code located?

The date code is on the back of the block Where the bell housing bolts to. It’s to the right side of the casting number towards the passenger side. Starts with a letter and has 3-4 digits following it

**Oddfire** · 12-05-2020, 09:54 AM

Here

jfj537 · 12-05-2020, 10:28 AM

I believe that above image is where it could be located on newer blocks but this is where it should be located on the older 350’s

**Oddfire** · 12-05-2020, 10:51 AM

ive seen either in both places

72swbcamo · 12-06-2020, 10:24 PM

the one I have is casting #3970010, date code D211, front pad code: V0422TBD, the backhand front have the 010/020 designations.

jfj537 · 12-06-2020, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 72swbcamo

the one I have is casting #3970010, date code D211, front pad code: V0422TBD, the backhand front have the 010/020 designations.

Thanks for the reply but unfortunately that’s a year too early for what I’m looking for. The date and suffix indicate a 71 block

**Tmend** · 12-07-2020, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jfj537

Looking for a 1972 350 block in any usable condition. Needs to be casting #3970010 with a April (D) date code.

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Came out of a running 72 jimmy

**Tmend** · 12-07-2020, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jfj537

Looking for a 1972 350 block in any usable condition. Needs to be casting #3970010 with a April (D) date code.

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Came out of a running 72 jimmy

jfj537 · 12-07-2020, 01:35 PM

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Thanks Tmend but I’m going to have to pass on that as well. That date doesn’t work for what I’m looking for

**Tmend** · 12-07-2020, 02:09 PM

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Thanks Tmend but I’m going to have to pass on that as well. That date doesn’t work for what I’m looking for

Okay no worries I have a 72 k5 and will be pulling engine soon. Currently driving as daily but purchased crate engine. I will check those numbers tonite.

jfj537 · 12-07-2020, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmend

Okay no worries I have a 72 k5 and will be pulling engine soon. Currently driving as daily but purchased crate engine. I will check those numbers tonite.

Ok great let me know. Thanks for doing that!

**Tmend** · 12-07-2020, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jfj537

Ok great let me know. Thanks for doing that!

To dark by the time I get home boss. If still needed I’ll try and get them Saturday. Tried to today and along with no sunlight it’s in a tight spot

geunther · 12-08-2020, 01:24 AM

Not to hijack, just want to also point out some engines have the date code on the passenger side of the block next to the motor mount area and not on the rear flange as we normally see. I am not sure if this is only specific to St Catherines engines.

jfj537 · 12-10-2020, 01:19 PM

ttt

**Tmend** · 12-12-2020, 08:39 PM

Sorry boss looks like I struck out twice.. lol
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jfj537 · 12-12-2020, 09:13 PM

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Sorry boss looks like I struck out twice.. lol
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All good I appreciate that you even looked!

ka_jd7and1 · 12-14-2020, 12:57 PM

Do you care about 2 bolt vs 4 bolt main, or just that the date code is correct?

I have a few '72 truck and car blocks but I'll have to go digging in my shed

jfj537 · 12-14-2020, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ka_jd7and1

Do you care about 2 bolt vs 4 bolt main, or just that the date code is correct?

I have a few '72 truck and car blocks but I'll have to go digging in my shed

I would prefer 4 bolt but I’m flexible on that as long as the casting and dates are correct. Let me know what you have. Thanks

ka_jd7and1 · 12-17-2020, 01:41 AM

Struck out. Looks like mine are mostly late ‘71 castings.

I’ll keep an eye out for you, always coming across things.

jfj537 · 12-19-2020, 08:31 PM

Bump

jfj537 · 12-30-2020, 09:29 PM

Bump. Still looking

jfj537 · 01-13-2021, 01:19 PM

Ttt

12-04-2020, 07:20 PM	#1
jfj537 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mass Posts: 54	WTB: 1972 sbc 350 block Looking for a 1972 350 block in any usable condition. Needs to be casting #3970010 with a April (D) date code. __________________ 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

12-04-2020, 07:56 PM	#2
72swbcamo Active Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 591	Re: WTB: 1972 sbc 350 block I have one of those blocks. Were is the date code located?

12-05-2020, 09:54 AM	#4
Oddfire Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Front Royal, Va Posts: 689	Re: WTB: 1972 sbc 350 block Here Attached Images

12-05-2020, 10:28 AM	#5
jfj537 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mass Posts: 54	Re: WTB: 1972 sbc 350 block I believe that above image is where it could be located on newer blocks but this is where it should be located on the older 350’s Attached Images __________________ 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

12-05-2020, 10:51 AM	#6
Oddfire Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Front Royal, Va Posts: 689	Re: WTB: 1972 sbc 350 block ive seen either in both places

12-06-2020, 10:24 PM	#7
72swbcamo Active Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 591	Re: WTB: 1972 sbc 350 block the one I have is casting #3970010, date code D211, front pad code: V0422TBD, the backhand front have the 010/020 designations.

12-08-2020, 01:24 AM	#15
geunther Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 742	Re: WTB: 1972 sbc 350 block Not to hijack, just want to also point out some engines have the date code on the passenger side of the block next to the motor mount area and not on the rear flange as we normally see. I am not sure if this is only specific to St Catherines engines.

12-10-2020, 01:19 PM	#16
jfj537 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mass Posts: 54	Re: WTB: 1972 sbc 350 block ttt __________________ 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

12-12-2020, 08:39 PM	#17
Tmend Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reseda CA Posts: 1,261	Re: WTB: 1972 sbc 350 block Sorry boss looks like I struck out twice.. lol __________________ Some progress is better then no progress

12-14-2020, 12:57 PM	#19
ka_jd7and1 is a fungineer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 795	Re: WTB: 1972 sbc 350 block Do you care about 2 bolt vs 4 bolt main, or just that the date code is correct? I have a few '72 truck and car blocks but I'll have to go digging in my shed __________________ 2003 S10, 2.2 auto- the daily driver, currently with a 2"/2" drop and some minor engine bolt-ons 1978 Impala 2-door, race 350/T350 - the new race car, in progress 1968 Chevy C10 longbed- 3/5 drop, currently undergoing a heart transplant

12-17-2020, 01:41 AM	#21
ka_jd7and1 is a fungineer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 795	Re: WTB: 1972 sbc 350 block Struck out. Looks like mine are mostly late ‘71 castings. I’ll keep an eye out for you, always coming across things. __________________ 2003 S10, 2.2 auto- the daily driver, currently with a 2"/2" drop and some minor engine bolt-ons 1978 Impala 2-door, race 350/T350 - the new race car, in progress 1968 Chevy C10 longbed- 3/5 drop, currently undergoing a heart transplant

12-19-2020, 08:31 PM	#22
jfj537 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mass Posts: 54	Re: WTB: 1972 sbc 350 block Bump __________________ 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

12-30-2020, 09:29 PM	#23
jfj537 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mass Posts: 54	Re: WTB: 1972 sbc 350 block Bump. Still looking __________________ 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

01-13-2021, 01:19 PM	#24
jfj537 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mass Posts: 54	Re: WTB: 1972 sbc 350 block Ttt __________________ 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super



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