Authenticity reference

Engine assembly stamp

numbers matching · documented

Reference Details

Common issue: Restamps, decked pads, or a correct suffix on a date-incompatible replacement block · 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Confidence: documented · 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Correct value: CQ, CR, CS, CT, CU, DG, DH, or DJ suffix consistent with claimed output and transmission · 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Where to check: Raised pad at the right-front side of the block · 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Common issue: Restamps, decked pads, or a correct suffix on a date-incompatible replacement block · 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Confidence: documented · 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Correct value: CQ, CR, CS, CT, CU, DG, or DJ suffix consistent with claimed output and transmission · 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Where to check: Raised pad at the right-front side of the block · 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Common issue: Restamps, decked pads, or a correct suffix on a date-incompatible replacement block · 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Confidence: documented · 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Correct value: CQ, CR, CS, CT, CU, DG, or DJ suffix consistent with claimed output and transmission · 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Where to check: Raised pad at the right-front side of the block · 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Common issue: Restamps, decked pads, or a correct suffix on a date-incompatible replacement block · 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Confidence: documented · 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Correct value: RC, RD, RE, RF, SC, or SD suffix consistent with output and transmission · 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Where to check: Raised pad at the right-front side of the block · 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

Cars With This Authenticity Marker

4 linked car pages.

1959 Chevrolet

1959 Chevrolet Corvette

Two-seat fiberglass convertible with clean hood and trunk surfaces

1960 Chevrolet

1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Final rounded-tail C1 with quad headlamps, tooth grille, and body-side coves

1961 Chevrolet

1961 Chevrolet Corvette

First Corvette ducktail rear with four round taillamps and a cleaner toothless grille

1962 Chevrolet

1962 Chevrolet Corvette

Final C1 roadster with exposed headlamps, external trunk, body-color coves, and four round taillamps

Sources & Documentation

National Corvette Owners Association 1959 Corvette Engine, Transmission, and Rear Axle Numbers

Corvette Action Center 1959 Corvette Identification Numbers

General Motors Heritage 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit

National Corvette Owners Association 1960 Corvette Engine, Transmission, and Rear Axle Numbers

Corvette Action Center 1960 Corvette Identification Numbers

General Motors Heritage 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit

National Corvette Owners Association 1961 Corvette Engine, Transmission, and Rear Axle Numbers

Corvette Action Center 1961 Corvette Identification Numbers

General Motors Heritage 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit

National Corvette Owners Association 1962 Corvette Engine, Transmission, and Rear Axle Numbers

Corvette Action Center 1962 Corvette Identification Numbers