# ~ 1968 Chevy Big Block 396 CI Long Block ~

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**Created:** [July 30, 2014, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1968-chevy-big-block-396-ci-long-block/270176 "2014-07-30T18:56:47Z")\
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**Author:** ![Draftinwitjr3815](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/draftinwitjr3815/32/5349_2.png) [@Draftinwitjr3815](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Draftinwitjr3815)\
**Post date:** [July 30, 2014, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1968-chevy-big-block-396-ci-long-block/270176/1 "2014-07-30T18:56:47Z")

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For sale:

I have a 1968 BBC 396 CI Long Block for sale.

Block Casting [#39335440](http://www.nyspeed.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=39335440)  
Date Code May 2nd 1968

High Perf cast into back of block.

Completely original, turns over freely.

Only removed valve cover for head casting number.

Intake is Oval port 4 barrel

Date Code Jan 28 19 1968

Asking $900 or best reasonable offer.

Call or text anytime, Jeff @ 716 570 3082

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**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2014, 3:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1968-chevy-big-block-396-ci-long-block/270176/2 "2014-07-31T03:59:43Z")

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What are the digits on the stamping pad? It will be just below the front passenger side cylinder head. Specifically the 2 capital letters at the end.

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**Author:** ![Draftinwitjr3815](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/draftinwitjr3815/32/5349_2.png) [@Draftinwitjr3815](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Draftinwitjr3815)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2014, 5:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1968-chevy-big-block-396-ci-long-block/270176/3 "2014-07-31T05:53:02Z")

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Will get that info for you today

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**Author:** ![Draftinwitjr3815](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/draftinwitjr3815/32/5349_2.png) [@Draftinwitjr3815](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Draftinwitjr3815)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2014, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1968-chevy-big-block-396-ci-long-block/270176/4 "2014-07-31T09:10:44Z")

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Tried to clean it up with a wire brush. Best I could read was an “N”. Can’t make out anything else.

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**Author:** ![Draftinwitjr3815](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/draftinwitjr3815/32/5349_2.png) [@Draftinwitjr3815](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Draftinwitjr3815)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2014, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1968-chevy-big-block-396-ci-long-block/270176/5 "2014-08-03T19:50:16Z")

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Bump

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**Author:** ![Draftinwitjr3815](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/draftinwitjr3815/32/5349_2.png) [@Draftinwitjr3815](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Draftinwitjr3815)\
**Post date:** [August 17, 2014, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1968-chevy-big-block-396-ci-long-block/270176/6 "2014-08-17T06:29:09Z")

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