Help with 426 Hemi block ID

[Mopsquad]

I purchased my Barracuda a few years back.  The PO invested a large sum in 2008 to build this '70 Hemi Cuda clone.  One of the large hits was the 426 engine. He stated it was an original Gen 2 Hemi. I took some pics underneath. Two areas had numbers. Can you tell me what they represent?

[6bblgt]

2468330 is the casting number for a 426 HEMI block (casting date is on the other side behind the starter)

the 2-12-70 2 is a machining or assembly date (Thursday 2/12/70) & shift or line (2)

"typical" production 1970-'71 model year HEMI engines have:
     Plant (MN or NM) Displacement (426) Assembly date (XXXX) Unit number (XXXXX) - a model year (F or G) - a date like your block's

I would guess your block was an over-the-counter (NOS) block or short block assembly - is there a warranty tag/rivet/hole near one of the freeze plug bosses?

no partial VIN stamping, correct?

[Mopsquad]

Thank you for that detailed info.  Is there another block location that will have ID numbers?

[Cuda Cody]

Look at the last photo 6bblgt posted and just above the 10 in the photo is the VIN pad.  Is your VIN pad blank?

[Mopsquad]

Great. I'll look for that pad and any numbers.