buick 455 date code

Discussion in 'The "Paper Trail"' started by regalracer1987, Aug 3, 2009.

  1. regalracer1987

    regalracer1987 Well-Known Member

    just wanted to know if there is a date code on a 455 block and were it would be
     
    regalracer1987, Aug 3, 2009
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  2. Marco

    Marco Well-Known Member

    It's on the front of the block, below the alternator, behind the timing cover.
     
    Marco, Aug 4, 2009
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  3. Marco

    Marco Well-Known Member

    Here's a thousand words
     

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    Marco, Aug 4, 2009
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  4. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    Marco, You are forgetting. Late 71 to 76 455 had the date code inside the block near the lifter galleys. Only way to see is if intake is off.
     
    copperheadgs1, Aug 4, 2009
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  5. Marco

    Marco Well-Known Member

    Sorry. Been a long weekend! :Dou:
     
    Marco, Aug 5, 2009
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  6. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    Marco, those are the best kind.
     
    copperheadgs1, Aug 6, 2009
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  7. Marco

    Marco Well-Known Member

    Yes they are Dave. :bglasses:

    Will your GS be ready for the factory Stage1 reunion at the next BPG nationals? :kodak:
     
    Marco, Aug 6, 2009
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