CE Block ???
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Knoxville Tennessee
I have a similar problem in that I recently purchased a '70 LT-1 in boxes. It appears to be genuine because of the single fuel line, TI, 6,500 tach, etc.; however, I don't have a tank sticker. I recently purchased a '70 LT-1 CE short block dated 12/70 to put in the car (GM Part #3966921). Moreover, I have the original heads, intake, and carb already. If I put the CE block in the car, I lose my NCRS points on the casting date. If I use a more correct casting date block (which I have) and insert the LT-1 internals (pink rods, cam, etc.), NCRS is happy but I took apart a perfectly new CE LT-1 short block.
I believe that if you have correctly dated components throughout the car other than the VIN on the block, your value is higher than if you have some hopped up 350. Moreover, it helps to have an NCRS Top Flight award on the car. A CE block car will be less valuable than an orginal block car. To me, it's about doing your best to get the car back to original with what you have to work with. My suggestion is that if the price acceptable to you, and you are satisfied that's it's a geniune LT-1 car then welcome to the '70 LT-1 club.
I believe that if you have correctly dated components throughout the car other than the VIN on the block, your value is higher than if you have some hopped up 350. Moreover, it helps to have an NCRS Top Flight award on the car. A CE block car will be less valuable than an orginal block car. To me, it's about doing your best to get the car back to original with what you have to work with. My suggestion is that if the price acceptable to you, and you are satisfied that's it's a geniune LT-1 car then welcome to the '70 LT-1 club.
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I have a similar problem in that I recently purchased a '70 LT-1 in boxes. It appears to be genuine because of the single fuel line, TI, 6,500 tach, etc.; however, I don't have a tank sticker. I recently purchased a '70 LT-1 CE short block dated 12/70 to put in the car (GM Part #3966921). Moreover, I have the original heads, intake, and carb already. If I put the CE block in the car, I lose my NCRS points on the casting date. If I use a more correct casting date block (which I have) and insert the LT-1 internals (pink rods, cam, etc.), NCRS is happy but I took apart a perfectly new CE LT-1 short block.
I believe that if you have correctly dated components throughout the car other than the VIN on the block, your value is higher than if you have some hopped up 350. Moreover, it helps to have an NCRS Top Flight award on the car. A CE block car will be less valuable than an orginal block car. To me, it's about doing your best to get the car back to original with what you have to work with. My suggestion is that if the price acceptable to you, and you are satisfied that's it's a geniune LT-1 car then welcome to the '70 LT-1 club.
I believe that if you have correctly dated components throughout the car other than the VIN on the block, your value is higher than if you have some hopped up 350. Moreover, it helps to have an NCRS Top Flight award on the car. A CE block car will be less valuable than an orginal block car. To me, it's about doing your best to get the car back to original with what you have to work with. My suggestion is that if the price acceptable to you, and you are satisfied that's it's a geniune LT-1 car then welcome to the '70 LT-1 club.
My thoughts are why spend the time & money to make it as close as possible on a car that will never be original & worth what a match is worth vs a nom..........if it's that important to you, why not search & seek out a correct car as it will have a better return on your investment. If not who cares, ENJOY THE CAR & SAVE YOUR CASH !!
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