Head Casting Number Missing Digit
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Head Casting Number Missing Digit
I have a beautiful matched set of 1960 vette power pak heads with casting numbers 3774692 and date stamp, A60. On one of the heads, the casting number is missing the "4" - the digit is just not there. No sign that the head was ever stamped in the location of that missing digit. The surface is undisturbed. I was told that it it not really unusual for this condition to exist. Can anyone verify this for me? I'm trying to sell the heads and want to be able to give a factual answer as to why the digit is missing.
Also, what is a reasonable price to ask for a set of heads such as these. I've had them cleaned and they look new. I've heard $500 and seen ads at $1,100. Don't know what to ask for them.
I'll appreciate any help.
Jerry
GEM1960
Also, what is a reasonable price to ask for a set of heads such as these. I've had them cleaned and they look new. I've heard $500 and seen ads at $1,100. Don't know what to ask for them.
I'll appreciate any help.
Jerry
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Its fairly common occurance
I have several Pontiacs from 57 and 58, one of each has a casting number with digits missing as you described.
makes no difference and is easily explained away. Anybody's who's opinion matters knows these things happen.
I have several Pontiacs from 57 and 58, one of each has a casting number with digits missing as you described.
makes no difference and is easily explained away. Anybody's who's opinion matters knows these things happen.
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Thanks, Mike16. I really appreciate the input. If a potential buyer questions the missing digit and I can't come up with an "official" answer, I can at least refer them to this forum so they can see that it isn't a story I just invented.
Thanks again.
GEM1960
Thanks again.
GEM1960
