Question on Matching Numbers
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When "most" people talk about matching numbers they are usualy refering to the engine block matching the VIN.
But there are 4 parts that have the vin, the body, the frame, the transmission, and the block. If these 4 match, then you have a great start.
To the collector and NCRS geek, matching numbers include all numbers and date codes on the car. In other words, all the parts numbers must be correct for the car and any date code must predate the build date of the car. That can be lots of numbers and codes
So all this comes down to what you want to do with your car. Looking for NCRS Top Flight or Bloomington Gold certification? Then the numbers are very important. Looking for a driver to have fun with? Then numbers don't matter. Then you have all levels inbetween.
But there are 4 parts that have the vin, the body, the frame, the transmission, and the block. If these 4 match, then you have a great start.
To the collector and NCRS geek, matching numbers include all numbers and date codes on the car. In other words, all the parts numbers must be correct for the car and any date code must predate the build date of the car. That can be lots of numbers and codes
So all this comes down to what you want to do with your car. Looking for NCRS Top Flight or Bloomington Gold certification? Then the numbers are very important. Looking for a driver to have fun with? Then numbers don't matter. Then you have all levels inbetween.
And the greater the value...the more precise these numbers, date codes, VINs must match and fall within the six month window.
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