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429 block stamps

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Category: Powertrain Specific Forum
Forum Name: Big Block Engine Forum
Forum Description: 429 and 460 engines
URL: https://forum.grantorinosport.org/forum_posts.asp?TID=19361
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Topic: 429 block stamps

Posted By: Freeridr
Subject: 429 block stamps
Date Posted: 22-February-2021 at 3:40PM

I am pulling the 429 out of my 70 Torino Sportsroof and wondering where to find the partial VIN stampings.
I know there is one on the passenger side below the head or so I have heard, are there other locations?
I heard that there may be a stamping under the oil pan.
Does anyone have any info or thoughts to share?
Thanks in advance.

Joe

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Posted By: fordismyboss
Date Posted: 22-February-2021 at 6:46PM

I have a '70 & '71 429CJ. Both have partial VINs stamped on the rear of the block, driver side, just below the head bolt face on the exterior.

Posted By: Freeridr
Date Posted: 23-February-2021 at 6:48AM

Thanks fordismyboss.
Do you happen to know if there are internal stamping as well?

Posted By: fordismyboss
Date Posted: 23-February-2021 at 7:14AM

There are several places where ford cast numbers and indicators into the blocks to determine many things, model, plant, & date to name a few. But, they are typically not VIN specific. Several Ford big lock sites discuss these cast marks, Mustangtech, big block ford, others.....