Tim,
Thanks for the info. The pad says F0202JC which tells me Flint, MI Feb 2, 4 speed w/heavy duty clutch.

The block casting date is A311 which I believe is Jan 31, 1961. Hsrrison radiator has a 60M which I believe is Dec 1960.

The frame has that partial VIN number that matches the VIN.

This is the only truck I've owned but on at least cars I thought starting 1962 that the motor was keyed to the car by stamping a partial VIN on the pad. Every car I've owned had this. I'll have to check out cars at the next cruise night to see if that's true.

John


1961 Long Stepside Apache 10, original 235, 4 speed and 3:90 posi totally stock (owned 12 years)
1966 Chevelle (owned 53 years)