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Old 01-15-2021, 02:12 AM
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According to my database the earliest LS5 is mid September and the earliest LS6 is mid October and believed to be a Pilot car. I have a few more from October thru December.
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Doing more research it seems the LS5 WAS available from the beginning.
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According to my database the earliest LS5 is mid September and the earliest LS6 is mid October and believed to be a Pilot car. I have a few more from October thru December.
Most likely both M40 cars, right Rick? The fine spline M22 which was to be put behind the LS5/6 was delayed until approx. December of 1969. What is the earliest documented M22 you know of?
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My original 26 spline M-22 from my LS-5 Chevelle is dated POT19C, Dec.19,69. Car Baltimore built Feb.2,70.
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Baltimore:

Monte Carlos were available in October with the LS5. I have 3 build sheets confirming it albeit with TH400. The earliest Baltimore LS5 Malibu I have a build sheet on is dated December 16 w/4-speed.

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Six LS5 Malibu build sheets in mid-December w/LS5.
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