[Tom Vaught]

Originally Posted by LMSRACER

Good Morning Tom,
I briefly made mention of the Casting Line Difference back at Post 217.

You're correct about the Casting/Parting Line Differences and that is Definitely something that needs to be Considered. Especially when the Casting Thickness in that Area is Thin, much the way that most, but not all, Later 70's Block are.

In this Case though, I was pointing out the Differences in what "I Consider" to be some of the Better Blocks that are out there. These Blocks could be Modified for the Intended Application without the Risk of Ruining a "Rare Pontiac" Block that would be best Suited for a "Numbers Matching" Restoration.

Let me say this about the Casting Line Location in the 455 Cast #485428 Main Webbing. I can Honestly say that I've never seen a #485428 Casting break there. Maybe it's due to the Thickness of the Main Webbing and Maybe it's due to the Quality of the Casting. If you'll notice in the photos that I've posted, the (1972) Cast #485428 455 Block is a Nice Looking Casting.

Thanks,
Larry S.

Thank You Larry, for your efforts.

Tom V.