Engine code question

[R6red4spd69RT]

Hey guys!

My engine isn't #'s matching and I'm wondering if I'm reading my engine code numbers correctly?

     440
E   C              ("C" is stamped upside down)

5  7      H P 2

Build date: 5/7/69
Type: 440 magnum

Not sure what the upside down "C" is??

The cast date is 11/5/68 with a 440 cast code.

Thanks

[A383Wing]

the correct letter code for a 68 block would be a "D".....maybe part of the "D" is missing and it looks like an upside down "C"??

[maxwellwedge]

E 440 - 69

Seen lots with the "C" on them....Sometimes an "A" The Groovers book states the "C" is special crankshaft and pistons.

Could be an A12 motor - what's the VIN?

[R6red4spd69RT]

Here's a pic.

The VIN you're asking about looks to be 9C267026.

[maxwellwedge]

Are you sure about the 2nd digit on the VIN?

It is definitely a May 7, 1969 Engine Assembly Date

Thanks

[R6red4spd69RT]

Here's a pic of the VIN.

[maxwellwedge]

Wow - Jefferson, MI plant.....What did they build that would use a HP motor? TNT C-Bodies maybe? Cop cars? I know the 70 300 Hurst's were built there.

[69CoronetRT]

Wow - Jefferson, MI plant.....What did they build that would use a HP motor? TNT C-Bodies maybe? Cop cars? I know the 70 300 Hurst's were built there.

Yes. Chrysler TNT cars.