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25-10-10, 14:16
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I can't tell what that engine is! L prefixes were US 1953 series I think, but it's defo not a Canadian engine #. What is the CASTING DATE CODE and CASTING CODE on the side of the blocK? That serial number also makes no sense at the moment. Have you a photo of the build plate please? There was no 11XX series from 1940-46 but there was a 11XX series post-war....1 1/2 tons. There was no XX50 series though si I am at a loss at the moment.
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26-10-10, 03:20
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Hi David,
There is no build plate attached to the firewall but I have taken some photos of the engine and chassis. The chassis may have been a left hand drive one and converted to right hand drive as it has the holes and set up for it to be LHD.(See photo). The engine is not a blue-flame as it has a full sideplate. The engine number in the photo is a bit blured, sorry. The casting numbers came out quite ok, but I don't know how to read them. Is there a website which has the details? Regards Rick
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26-10-10, 04:44
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L C B Liquor Control Board ........
.... you got yourself a rum runner....
Bob
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26-10-10, 10:16
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Engine
That's a 1952-3 US block and I think it's a 1953 235 cu in.
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06-12-14, 23:11
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OK, what about TBRA prefix on engine of my chevrolet ?
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07-12-14, 15:51
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Tbra
TB Tonawanda engine plant in the USA out side of Buffulo, New York
R for right hand drive A for military. Comments welcome if above is not correct. During the early years of productions engines were imported from USA to supplement the production facilities from Windsor, Ontario Canada. Looks very much like the original factory engine for the truck. Cheers
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07-12-14, 18:01
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Bob many thanks , engine was inspected by GM mechanics in 1945. Inspection plate was attached to the engine and it was repainted green so I was wondering if they put original engine back to the truck.
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