Posted by sluggo on 2/23/2018, 5:45 pm, in reply to "1969 L72"
I don't think chrome is correct for that engine in a biscayne?
Re: 1969 L72
Posted by 68ss427 on 2/23/2018, 7:03 pm, in reply to "Re: 1969 L72"
ALL L-72s got chrome valve covers and chrome air cleaner lids regardless of what trim level car they were in. My 68 standard Impala l-72 came with them Don S
Re: 1969 L72
Posted by TRQ on 2/23/2018, 10:27 pm, in reply to "Re: 1969 L72"
I thought an L72 in a 69 full size were painted covers,unless it was an SS. I could be wrong on this.
Re: 1969 L72
Posted by Nick on 2/25/2018, 11:43 am, in reply to "Re: 1969 L72"
All the engines were assembled at Tonawanda. Valve covers and intakes were installed and for the L72 engines after adjusting the solid lifters, chrome valve covers were installed. The date and suffixes were stamped at this time. The engines were then put on shelves to be shipped as needed. My May 1968 439 casting was pulled on December 1968 to be installed into My 69 SS427 L72 Impala. At that time the Vin number was supposed to be stamped onto the block. They were in such a hurry that they never stamped mine. They never even stamped My POP with the engine code. The window sticker was printed with the information, and the dealer invoice. My car was shipped on the 3rd week of December 1968. I prepped it on 4th week, and filled out dealer prep. I drove it home December 24, 1968in a blinding snow storm with H-70-15 snow tires on the back. Marc. What date do You have on Your engine? NICK L72 427impalasportcoupe
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Posted by QB409 on 2/25/2018, 3:12 pm, in reply to "Re: 1969 L72"
Re: 1969 L72
Posted by Nick on 2/25/2018, 10:33 pm, in reply to "Re: 1969 L72"
Sept. 1968 is the pad date stamped on Your block. What casting date is the block? I ordered My car in September and it was assembled on 3rd week of December. 4 Months from order to delivery. My speeds and times are the same as Yours with 373 and M21 with Hurst and H-70-15 tires. I jetted the 780 and dialed in the distributor on a Sun machine. It was quick on the street. I also pulled the AIR and installed a 2 1/2 inch exhaust. Good memories. NICK L72 427impalasportcoupe
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Posted by QB409 on 2/24/2018, 5:48 am, in reply to "Re: 1969 L72"
Re: 1969 L72
Posted by sluggo on 2/23/2018, 7:20 pm, in reply to "Re: 1969 L72"
OK - so why not answer his original question?
Re: 1969 L72
Posted by Nick on 2/27/2018, 7:12 pm, in reply to "Re: 1969 L72"
I think We did. Chrome valve covers on L72 and open Chrome air cleaners on Holley carbs. NICK L72427impalasportcoupe
Re: 1969 L72
Posted by sluggo on 2/27/2018, 8:22 pm, in reply to "Re: 1969 L72"
No you didn't. He deleted his original post probably because after 6 replies, nobody actually answered the question.
Re: 1969 L72
Posted by Marc on 2/28/2018, 1:19 pm, in reply to "Re: 1969 L72"
Sluggo you are correct. Posted at the Supercar Registry and had an answer within minutes, and had two members contact me with sets they were willing to sell. One hour later I bought a correct pair of assembly line chrome covers for $100 including shipping.
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Posted by QB409 on 2/25/2018, 9:27 am, in reply to "Re: 1969 L72"
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Posted by QB409 on 2/22/2018, 6:57 pm, in reply to "1969 L72"
on 2/22/2018, 6:55 pm