a no. matcher 68 383 is a 72-77 440.i need all possible numbers on the 440 to prove my case.don't want this ole boy to get hurt if you get me

 

I think you would need the VIN number and Galen Govier can give you everything you would need to know for a small fee:

http://www.gvgovier.com/

FF

 

Are you looking for block casting numbers? The C.I. is cast into the side of the block along with the build date and casting number.

1851729 383 1959-64 B
2128854 383 1964 B
2532130 383 1965 B
2120329 383 1959-60 RB Golden Lion
2899830 383 1970 B
2568130 383 1959-71 B
2536430 440 1966-72 RB
3698830 440 1973-78 RB





4006630 440 1978 RB

 

Get the numbers off the pad on the front top of the block, by the distributor. Should have all the info you need, post 'em here and I can decipher them.