Hello!
My '59 Apache 3600 is an original V8 truck, and it still has a smallblock in it which I'm certain is not original. See the link for a picture. The numbers are as follows 10C105795 (partial VIN from the original vehicle from what I understand) and VO825CNR. I did some digging, and based on the engine #, it appears to be a 1970 350/300HP/4bbl engine, correct me if I'm wrong. However, the engine has the oil fill in the front of the intake, ram's head manifolds, a manifold mounted altenator bracket (vs one bolted to the head), "Chevrolet" scripted valve covers (that some idiot carved a hole into), and a singular triangular "nipple" casting mark on front of the the heads, all of which I Understand are typical of much earlier engines.
http://s904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/barsteel/Any insight into what this engine might be? Maybe someone swapped earlier 283 parts onto a 350 block?
Thanks...
Chris
