raosterkamp

Hi to all guys and gals
Would someone tell me what qualifies as "date-code correct" I think I read somewhere here on this forum to be date code correct the pad stamping and all engine casting numbers should be within either a two-week or two month period.
The reason I ask is because ????? Should I try to locate the correct block,heads manifolds,etc. ..... for my 65 coupe which has according to comparing the casting numbers on block,heads,carb,manifolds and engine pad #s with the Chevy V-8 engine casting numbers 1955-1993 book : A 1964 327-300hp manual transmission from an Impala.
This forum is addicting! I am having way more fun with the 65 (reading about others restorations,rebuilds,etc.)than I have with the 02 vert.
I know the car will not perform one bit better with a date-code correct engine,BUT would it be worth a little more 20 -30 years from now when I leave it to my only daughter?;plus I believe it would be a fun adventure especially after reading some of the "PROJECTS" that are pursued on this forum!!
Thanks,Rick

JohnZ

For those buyers interested in originality, generally a "date-correct" engine is far less important than the "original" engine, and that distinction is easily determined.

Mike Ward

In most cases any increased value, which would not apply here unless some deceit took place, would be offset by the cost of acquiring and installing the new engine.

Save your money.

Frankie the Fink

20-30 years from now we'll all be driving battery powered matchbox cars.
Drive it, enjoy it -- 90% of spectators wouldn't know an original engine from a go kart motor anyway...

gbvette62

As everyone else has said, finding a correctly dated engine, isn't likely to effect the value of your 65 much. It's still won't be the original engine, so the effect on the value like be minimal at best.

Now to go ahead and answer your question anyway, parts dated up to 6 months prior to the car's build date, are usually considered acceptable for judging. In reality, one week to six weeks, is probably more realistic, for an engine and it's cast components.

Who can say what the attitude about dates and numbers will be, 20-30 years from now. Odds are though, if the Corvette hobby goes the way that antique cars have gone, restored cars won't have much value, when compared to resto-mods, custom cars, etc.

ifitgoesfast

I'll be about 60-70 by then. So if anyone is selling a black on black 1966 coupe with 450 HP, side pipes, and AC, somewhere around 2042, let me know. I'll check back on the forum then.

1974purchase

listing on ebay has date coded engine and components.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...m=280954231070

this restorer feels it was the right choice.