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Roadster62 · 08-27-2014, 06:51 AM

Were the engine numbers that were stamped in the early 1928 "AR" blocks done with larger stamps than the later blocks that we are used to seeing? Bob

Mike V. Florida · 08-27-2014, 07:27 AM

There are only two types of stamps that I'm aware of.

Roadster62 · 08-27-2014, 11:37 AM

Thanks Mike, those are the ones I've seen, but the AR I saw yesterday had much taller numbers

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 08-27-2014, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Roadster62

Thanks Mike, those are the ones I've seen, but the AR I saw yesterday had much taller numbers

Bob, what size was the stamping pad??

Roadster62 · 08-27-2014, 02:53 PM

Brent, The pad looked normal, I'll look at it again tomorrow. First time I've ever had the chance to look over an AR. Must have been a real nice car to start with, restorer passed away halfway through the restoration. "AR" features I've noticed so far are bumper clamps, full Brake system, with left hand parking brake, square rubber fender foot pad for rumble, it is a Sport Coupe, multi disk clutch. I haven't found a date stamp on the gas tank. Bob

mot · 08-27-2014, 03:26 PM

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heres a few pictures I took of some early ones
tom

Steve Plucker · 08-27-2014, 05:10 PM

Bob,

Would it happen to be a restamp???

Pluck

Roadster62 · 08-27-2014, 05:36 PM

Just learned that there are different pads A 854 that Mot posted is the first I've ever seen like that and those numbers look larger to me. I'll check things closer tomorrow. Bob

mot · 08-27-2014, 07:10 PM

heres another one I have
taken in Puyallup
tom

msmaron · 08-27-2014, 07:55 PM

Original Engine Stamp on my "E28" (sorry AR refers to a part replacement)

Roadster62 · 08-27-2014, 08:21 PM

I knew someone would find fault with the AR referance, after 53 years I don't plan on changing, same with the "C" crankshafts. (smiley face) Bob

al's28/33 · 08-27-2014, 11:03 PM

The numbers appear to be larger because there are fewer of them on the raised pad, merely an optical illusion!
Someone should post an engine block number in the 2 or 3 millions and you'll see the difference.

Roadster62 · 08-28-2014, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Plucker

Bob,

Would it happen to be a restamp???

Pluck

I'm starting to think it may be, numbers are 3/8 of an inch tall and there are no stars on the ends. Hope we get to pull the body to check the chassis number. Will the chassis number be in the same spot as the later cars? Bob

Steve Plucker · 08-28-2014, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadster62

I'm starting to think it may be, numbers are 3/8 of an inch tall and there are no stars on the ends. Hope we get to pull the body to check the chassis number. Will the chassis number be in the same spot as the later cars? Bob

Yes...Also go to my website and review the document Letters, Numbers and Codes...It is in the Additional Studies section.

Pluck

08-27-2014, 06:51 AM	#1
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	AR engine numbers Were the engine numbers that were stamped in the early 1928 "AR" blocks done with larger stamps than the later blocks that we are used to seeing? Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

08-27-2014, 11:37 AM	#3
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: AR engine numbers Thanks Mike, those are the ones I've seen, but the AR I saw yesterday had much taller numbers __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

08-27-2014, 02:53 PM	#5
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: AR engine numbers Brent, The pad looked normal, I'll look at it again tomorrow. First time I've ever had the chance to look over an AR. Must have been a real nice car to start with, restorer passed away halfway through the restoration. "AR" features I've noticed so far are bumper clamps, full Brake system, with left hand parking brake, square rubber fender foot pad for rumble, it is a Sport Coupe, multi disk clutch. I haven't found a date stamp on the gas tank. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

08-27-2014, 05:10 PM	#7
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: AR engine numbers Bob, Would it happen to be a restamp??? Pluck

08-27-2014, 05:36 PM	#8
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: AR engine numbers Just learned that there are different pads A 854 that Mot posted is the first I've ever seen like that and those numbers look larger to me. I'll check things closer tomorrow. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

08-27-2014, 08:21 PM	#11
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: AR engine numbers I knew someone would find fault with the AR referance, after 53 years I don't plan on changing, same with the "C" crankshafts. (smiley face) Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical. Last edited by Roadster62; 08-27-2014 at 09:58 PM.

08-27-2014, 11:03 PM	#12
al's28/33 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,591	Re: AR engine numbers The numbers appear to be larger because there are fewer of them on the raised pad, merely an optical illusion! Someone should post an engine block number in the 2 or 3 millions and you'll see the difference. __________________ 1928 "A" Phaeton (mid year with many early features) 1933 "V8" Closed-Cab Pickup Truck (originally a Model B, 4 Cylinder dating to May, 1933)