Isn't that the truth.
Matching Numbers
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 58,061
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Army
Go to this site: http://www.corvette-world.com/corvet..._1953_1967.php
Read that page then click the tab marked "Corvette Specifications" and read until you are blue in the face..
Then prepare for a whole lot of drivel on here about the definition of "matching numbers"
(* SIGH *)
Read that page then click the tab marked "Corvette Specifications" and read until you are blue in the face..
Then prepare for a whole lot of drivel on here about the definition of "matching numbers"
(* SIGH *)
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 12,913
Likes: 60
From: Twin Cities, MN
Hopefully (as someone else already pointed out), my statement isn't drivel.
There is a difference between numbers matching and original. Non-original parts can be made into numbers matching. Original parts are always correct though. Depending on the part you're looking at, it is easy or hard to tell the difference. Non-original or non-numbers matching aren't bad, they're just different than original parts. It all depends on what you want to do with the car. (nice driver, car shows, Corvette judging like Bloomington or NCRS, etc)
If you really want to learn more about your car, join your local NCRS chapter and bring your car for Flight Judging. (and bring a notebook and a good pen)
There is a difference between numbers matching and original. Non-original parts can be made into numbers matching. Original parts are always correct though. Depending on the part you're looking at, it is easy or hard to tell the difference. Non-original or non-numbers matching aren't bad, they're just different than original parts. It all depends on what you want to do with the car. (nice driver, car shows, Corvette judging like Bloomington or NCRS, etc)
If you really want to learn more about your car, join your local NCRS chapter and bring your car for Flight Judging. (and bring a notebook and a good pen)
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,610
Likes: 11
From: Tampa, FL & Harleysville, PA
Hopefully (as someone else already pointed out), my statement isn't drivel.
There is a difference between numbers matching and original. Non-original parts can be made into numbers matching. Original parts are always correct though. Depending on the part you're looking at, it is easy or hard to tell the difference. Non-original or non-numbers matching aren't bad, they're just different than original parts. It all depends on what you want to do with the car. (nice driver, car shows, Corvette judging like Bloomington or NCRS, etc)
If you really want to learn more about your car, join your local NCRS chapter and bring your car for Flight Judging. (and bring a notebook and a good pen)
There is a difference between numbers matching and original. Non-original parts can be made into numbers matching. Original parts are always correct though. Depending on the part you're looking at, it is easy or hard to tell the difference. Non-original or non-numbers matching aren't bad, they're just different than original parts. It all depends on what you want to do with the car. (nice driver, car shows, Corvette judging like Bloomington or NCRS, etc)
If you really want to learn more about your car, join your local NCRS chapter and bring your car for Flight Judging. (and bring a notebook and a good pen)
rustylugnuts
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 5,347
Likes: 36
From: San Clemente CA
Assuming you have a C2, you can tell if the engine and tranny are original by checking the vin derivative on the front pad of block and drivers side flange on transmission. You compare those to the VIN plate located under the glove box. If they match chances are good at least those came with the original car.
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Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Downers Grove Illinois
Go to this site: http://www.corvette-world.com/corvet..._1953_1967.php
Read that page then click the tab marked "Corvette Specifications" and read until you are blue in the face..
Then prepare for a whole lot of drivel on here about the definition of "matching numbers"
(* SIGH *)
Read that page then click the tab marked "Corvette Specifications" and read until you are blue in the face..
Then prepare for a whole lot of drivel on here about the definition of "matching numbers"
(* SIGH *)
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Houston Texas
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