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Do you want the Factory plate that goes between the engine block and the trans bellhousing, or are you looking for a aftermarket plate for a scattershield?

I'm going to guess April 6, 1979.

I have for sale a "C4OE" 5-bolt 289 HiPo block w/ "3L21" casting date, that is currently +.030. Includes crank and non-HiPo rods. Assembly also includes "C5" HiPo balancer, timing cover for aluminum water pump and manual flywheel. The block has no VIN on it but has the Ford sequence number (3179) and assembly date (3M4) stamped on it. Altogether these numbers should make it correct for many 1964 models including Fairlane, Comet or Shelby Cobra. Looking for $2000 for this. Would prefer local pickup on this. Shipping would be difficult for me since I don't have a truck right now but may be able to work it out. Located in Cerritos, CA.

Heck of return on investment for the seller. I was following it also on Vintage-mustang.com. Seller says he bought it for $1000.

Just thought I'd bring this to the top again and add a few pics. Maybe some new eyes will have other info.



There is no VIN on it in the usual spot for Mustangs. This number is on a small pad on the left side of the block.

Also, maybe someone can tell me what the deal is with these straps across the freeze plugs. I know I've seen it before but never had an explanation for it.

A November 1963 block casting was during the 1964 model year so Fairlanes, Comets, Cobras, Griffiths, and a few other low volume cars could have been possible. It could have been just purchased over the counter.

Thanks for your input. Would these cars (other than the Cobra) have had the VIN stamped on the block the same way the Mustang did? I suppose this block could be a "service block." I just thought that a service part would likely have a later date.
I want to sell this, but I want to get a good idea of what it is. Narrowing down what it is seems to be easier by determining what it isn't. Thanks again.

Hi All,
New member here. I've been reading this Forum for years but never registered since I don't own a Shelby. I've tried to get help with this on other Forums that I'm a member of but have had little success. Here's the deal. I recently acquired a 289 HiPo motor of miss-matched date codes. The block is a "C40E-6015-C (5-bolt) with a "3L21" date code. I think it's too early for a 65' Mustang. I suppose it could be okay for a 64' Fairlane. I can't see a VIN on it in the usual spot for a Mustang. I don't know if Fairlanes got the same treatment. I haven't found any info on them. Somewhere on this Forum I read that the blocks for the 289 Cobras were marked differently. I can't find the thread now, but it stated that the Cobras had the VIN or some other identifying marks stamped on the left side of the block. I don't remember if the markings are supposed on or near the rear of the block. I also don't remember what the markings are supposed to look like. The only things I van find are a group of four numbers stamped onto a smooth pad just below the deck near the left rear of the block. Is this what I'm supposed to be looking for? Anyone have a pic of what I should be looking for? Any help is appreciated.