feeler on 68 302
They are the mold identifiers. The C8 signifies the year. C=6, hence 68.
Actually the first year for the 302 blocks. So new in fact it may have 289 internals(cleveland plant was using their "new" 302 blocks to finish the 289 cars up).
In response to the book pictured above, that would be late '67
Actually the first year for the 302 blocks. So new in fact it may have 289 internals(cleveland plant was using their "new" 302 blocks to finish the 289 cars up).
In response to the book pictured above, that would be late '67


