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RE: 428 cyclone By Dave Shoe - 02/05/2001 6:49:56 PM; IP 12.2.11.131 If the back of the block has a large (2" tall or so) "C" that looks welded on, then it's the good block. It'd be behind the flywheel probably on the drivers side. An "A" weld bead also indicates it's a standard-duty 428 block - though in 1969 most CJs were the "C" type. Also, it's possible there is a partial VIN stamped on the rear of the block on the rectangular pad near the drivers side head. That's where it was located on my '69 Cyclone CJ. I believe it contained the first two digits and the last six digits of the VIN. If the flywheel is still on, look for a counterweight cast in (or on a flexplate welded on). If the oil pan is off, look for the extra main support webs - extra webs doesn't indicate it's necessarily a "C" type 428 (lotsa 360/390s got 'em too), but it improves the odds. If you think the car is cool, that's the best reason to buy it. If not, you might not appreciate all the time and money you're gonna have to stuff into it. I really liked my Cyclone CJ, so I can only vote that you pluck it up and get it back on the road - just so long as structural rust hasn't eaten the floorboards and framerails all to hell. Shoe.

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Skip Navigation Links.  428 cyclone -- monte, 02/04/2001  aye! -- T1M, 02/05/2001  With engine, its prob. worth $2500 in parts, alone [n/m] -- Mr F, 02/05/2001 RE: 428 cyclone -- Dave Shoe, 02/05/2001  RE: 428 cyclone -- monte, 02/05/2001  RE: 428 cyclone -- Will, 02/05/2001

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