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Classifieds => E-Body stuff found on Ebay, Craigslist or anywhere else => Topic started by: GrandpaKevin on January 11, 2021, 06:22:01 AM

Title: T/A block for sale
Post by: GrandpaKevin on January 11, 2021, 06:22:01 AM
Are nice ones worth this much?

Is the VIN stamping correct?

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/4774405535967209/?ref=share_attachment
Title: Re: T/A block for sale
Post by: cuda hunter on January 11, 2021, 06:25:45 AM
4K. 
Title: Re: T/A block for sale
Post by: Cuda Cody on January 11, 2021, 06:52:59 AM
The $6,500 is a little steep IMO.  Maybe @6bblgt (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/6bblgt_211)  can make out the VIN?  If it came out of a T/A or AAR would the VIN be 271287?

Title: Re: T/A block for sale
Post by: Smallblock340 on January 11, 2021, 09:49:15 AM
271287: Isn't that a very low VIN for a T/A or AAR? :thinking:
I recently bumped into an old ad of a T/A with VIN JH23J0B311287. And according to the ad this T/A has a period correct T/A engine, not a numbers matching engine.
What do you think?  :dunno:

http://davidsclassiccars.com/dodge/384940-1970-dodge-challenger-ta-340-six-pack-4-speed.html
Title: Re: T/A block for sale
Post by: 6bblgt on January 11, 2021, 12:02:00 PM
0B271287 would've been a Plymouth e-body - the first 3-digits are unreadable so it is only a guess
it is before the first batch of production AARs by ~3,000 cars

some TA340 blocks were used during the 1971 model year, built up as "normal" 340 4bbl engines

the stamping on the front of the block would clarify this: FW340 (1970) VS. GW340 (1971) model years
Title: Re: T/A block for sale
Post by: Arctoad on February 17, 2021, 09:59:10 AM
Hi,
Does anyone know if this block was sold?
Thanks
Title: Re: T/A block for sale
Post by: anlauto on February 17, 2021, 10:12:48 AM
Quote from: Arctoad on February 17, 2021, 09:59:10 AM
Hi,
Does anyone know if this block was sold?
Thanks

Likely have to call the guy...his number is in the ad  615-579-5481
Title: Re: T/A block for sale
Post by: Arctoad on February 17, 2021, 10:56:43 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: T/A block for sale
Post by: Arctoad on February 17, 2021, 10:58:53 AM
Just a guess.. but the 7 before the last three digits looks nothing like the last digit seven, correct? looks like it may have been tampered with.
Title: Re: T/A block for sale (tampered VIN stamping?)
Post by: MoparCarGuy on January 22, 2023, 07:08:04 PM
Seems this TA block is back on the radar. https://www.forebodiesonly.com/forum/threads/vin-311287-or-not.28813/ (https://www.forebodiesonly.com/forum/threads/vin-311287-or-not.28813/)
Title: Re: T/A block for sale
Post by: 6bblgt on January 22, 2023, 08:48:13 PM
here's what I see  :takealook:  the 4th digit looks verticle more like a "1" VS a "7" with significant rust pitting & not round at all like an "8,9 or 0"

& the possibilities:
0B271287 - a non-AAR Barracuda
0B281287 - a Challenger scheduled 318 (possibly a T/A)
0B291287 - a Challenger scheduled 331 (possibly a T/A)
0B301287 - a Valiant
0B311287 - a T/A scheduled 417
0B321287 - a Valiant
Title: Re: T/A block for sale
Post by: 6bblgt on January 22, 2023, 09:21:48 PM
if my notes are accurate:
Title: Re: T/A block for sale
Post by: 6bblgt on January 22, 2023, 09:36:23 PM
@Arctoad (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/arctoad_3340)  - do you have an original transmission for your car?
Title: Re: T/A block for sale
Post by: MoparCarGuy on January 22, 2023, 11:10:26 PM
Compiled info.
Title: Re: T/A block for sale
Post by: Arctoad on January 25, 2023, 08:50:32 AM
Sorry for the late response.. No I don't, nor do I have a brodcast sheet
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