[Chief of the 60's]

Originally Posted by lintmann

Hey guys I'd like to hear your thoughts on something. My 65 GTO was built in the second week of May in Fremont. I have a chance to pick up an engine that is cast the second week of March. Is this two month spread too early or would it be considered typical for a factory date range? Just curious if I should try and get it or if I should keep looking for something cast in April...
Thanks

Don't worry about it, just build it. Date codes are for unicorns.

I had an all original 40,000 mile '65 built in November '64, engine was October '64 with early '64 plug wires. Date codes are for plastic chevy people.