FWIW:
It is my understanding that the Partial VIN's were stamped on the Hi Performance and Special High Performance engines only, and that it was an an effort to deter people from stealing the HiPo cars for their Factory Hot Rod motors and to aid Law Enforcement when these engines were found.
Both of my 1965's original 300 and 350 hp 327 engines have the partial VIN's stamped next to the assembly date on the pad. The 275 hp 327 from a 1966 Impala? does not have a VIN, nor have any of my truck 283's.
Remember that those days were a Far,Far different time. Engine swaps were a quick dozen or so bolts and a couple hoses and built in anti-theft measures primitive compared to today...
Last edited by Rick O; 05/02/2014 1:03 AM.
