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One attribute I think is consistant from sticks I've seen is that the blunt pointed ones have a more open loop on the handle. The one with the tighter loop also have the straight across cut on the handle end. Here is a picture of the 2 sticks I have.
Now if this characteristic is consistant across all production sticks, Then the one in this picture appears to also have a tighter loop on the handle. It also has the M on the handle. I cannot tell if the handle end is straight across or a blunt point...but it definitly has the tighter loop on the end.
This picture is just one from my file. I do not have the stick to verify the configuration. Sorry.
Well, I'm NO expert, and Ed and I have discussed this on many occasions.
Let me throw a curve ball here too. Are there really "M"'s and "W"'s ?
OR....is/was it a different stamp or ID logo from the same company?
M and W look the same upside-down, although I totally agree that the M's I've seen have straighter sides whereas the W's are flared, much like the font in this post. Different "font" from the same manufacturer? Made on a different assembly line?
2 manufacturers? The M company and the W company? Dunno.
Also, I've seen pointy curls and flat curls. I've seen embossed and debossed. I've seen some with "ENGINE OIL" and some without.
It's commonly felt that the 64's had the rubber thimble whereas the 63's had the washer and felt. Is there some overlap? Dunno that either.
Chuck
1963 Corvette Conv. 327/360 NCRS Top Flight
2006 Corvette Conv. Velocity Yellow NCRS Top Flight
1956 Chevy Sedan. 350/4 Speed Hot Rod
Well, I'm NO expert, and Ed and I have discussed this on many occasions.
Let me throw a curve ball here too. Are there really "M"'s and "W"'s ?
OR....is/was it a different stamp or ID logo from the same company?
M and W look the same upside-down, although I totally agree that the M's I've seen have straighter sides whereas the W's are flared, much like the font in this post. Different "font" from the same manufacturer? Made on a different assembly line?
2 manufacturers? The M company and the W company? Dunno.
Also, I've seen pointy curls and flat curls. I've seen embossed and debossed. I've seen some with "ENGINE OIL" and some without.
It's commonly felt that the 64's had the rubber thimble whereas the 63's had the washer and felt. Is there some overlap? Dunno that either.
Chuck
Lots of "donnos" there. That is what makes this so fascinating. The research continues.
Well, I'm NO expert, and Ed and I have discussed this on many occasions.
Let me throw a curve ball here too. Are there really "M"'s and "W"'s ?
OR....is/was it a different stamp or ID logo from the same company?
M and W look the same upside-down, although I totally agree that the M's I've seen have straighter sides whereas the W's are flared, much like the font in this post. Different "font" from the same manufacturer? Made on a different assembly line?
2 manufacturers? The M company and the W company? Dunno.
Also, I've seen pointy curls and flat curls. I've seen embossed and debossed. I've seen some with "ENGINE OIL" and some without.
It's commonly felt that the 64's had the rubber thimble whereas the 63's had the washer and felt. Is there some overlap? Dunno that either.
Chuck
About time you joined this thread Chuck. As I recall you and Degregory started this whole thing over a year ago.
The dipstick in my 1964 327/365 looks exactly like the ones shown but with one exception; there is no M or W stamped on the upper part of the blade. Does this mean the dipstick is not original? Thanks, great information.
The dipstick in my 1964 327/365 looks exactly like the ones shown but with one exception; there is no M or W stamped on the upper part of the blade. Does this mean the dipstick is not original? Thanks, great information.
So it has embossed (raised) characters, contains the phrase engine oil, and had riveted handle? Yes / No?
I've been reading dipstick posts for about two hours and I really don't see the answer so I thought I'd re-open this old thread. I'll ask my questions first before you get tired or reading and then add some detail which may not be of interest to you.
IF YOU HAVE AN ORIGINAL 64 HIGH HORSE DIPSTICK WITH THE FLAT TOP RUBBER CUP THAT I'VE SEEN MANY PICS OF, IS THERE A METAL DISC INSIDE THE RUBBER CUP? IT SEEMS TO ME THERE HAS TO BE BUT I'D LIKE SOMEONE WHO KNOWS TO TELL ME FOR SURE. If so, doen anyone know where to get a repro of that cup to repair my dipstick? Zip has one but it appears far too tall.
Here is why I'm asking. My 64 L84 dipstick which I "think" is original is like this:
1. "ADD l l FULL ENGINE OIL" all debossed with 3/4 inch between marks, not center to center of marks; roughly 19 3/4 to full
2. "W" debossed but smaller font and not a strong imprint; looks like W might have been on the end of a round punch; some might say stamped
3. Chrome loop handle with blunt V cut end 2 1/2 inch class
4. Metal disk which may have been flash chromed with a shearing burr on the bottom edge but is not cupped like some in pics on the forum.
Versus the well organized summary at the start of this thread (well communicated) I have lines and not colons for all/full which makes me think I have a 63 used on an early 64 but my disc does not have the upturned edge; hence, my question?
IF YOU HAVE AN ORIGINAL 64 HIGH HORSE DIPSTICK WITH THE FLAT TOP RUBBER CUP THAT I'VE SEEN MANY PICS OF, IS THERE A METAL DISC INSIDE THE RUBBER CUP? IT SEEMS TO ME THERE HAS TO BE BUT I'D LIKE SOMEONE WHO KNOWS TO TELL ME FOR SURE. If so, doen anyone know where to get a repro of that cup to repair my dipstick? ......
Yes there is a flat metal disc in the upper portion of the rubber cap on the 64 dip stick. It is molded into the top of the cup as I recall. I'm no help on a source however.
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