engine numbers...
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From: jarrett north carolina
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hi! well,i answered my question,there are two sets of numbers on my 76 block,one large(VO9IZCLS) and a small one(1gs405823). the small #'s tell me that i have the original engine! wow!-----JOHN
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The OP specifically asked about his pad, within the context of buying an "investment quality" car. His question specifically was concerned with value.
Just about everyone would agree that the closer a car is to Top Flight, the better the value or "investment quality." If you dispute this point, I guess I can't really address where you are coming from. That's why my reference was to judging and NCRS.
Those familiar with NCRS are also familiar that a bad number on the pad will only result in a 25 point deduction, which will not preclude a Top Flight, which will not hurt the "investment" issue, which is why I brought it up.
If you have some anti-NCRS issue to start, I suggest you begin a new thread or take it to PM. I'm trying to answer his question completely and accurately, in the context it was asked.
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Mike,
I don't see any shame in having a car you are passionate about and maintaining the highest value at the same time. After all, the reason there is value in doing so is that other people in the hobby appreciate it. And when your kids inherit the car they will be better off selling it for top dollar than something less, right?
Greg
I don't see any shame in having a car you are passionate about and maintaining the highest value at the same time. After all, the reason there is value in doing so is that other people in the hobby appreciate it. And when your kids inherit the car they will be better off selling it for top dollar than something less, right?
Greg
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Those familiar with NCRS are also familiar that a bad number on the pad will only result in a 25 point deduction, which will not preclude a Top Flight, which will not hurt the "investment" issue, which is why I brought it up.
If you have some anti-NCRS issue to start, I suggest you begin a new thread or take it to PM. I'm trying to answer his question completely and accurately, in the context it was asked.
If you have some anti-NCRS issue to start, I suggest you begin a new thread or take it to PM. I'm trying to answer his question completely and accurately, in the context it was asked.
My comments regarding having the car judged were strictly in the context of doing it solely to boost the value. That's not what the NCRS Flight Judging system, or the organisation is all about. There's many members that resent johnny-come-lately types that show up once to get a judging certificate- then flip the car the next day on eBay.
If an owner wants to learn about his car with a view to preserving or restoring, that's a different kettle of fish. People like this are always welcome.
For clarity, an incorrect pad (decked, no VIN, no machine code, no broach marks) is an 88 point deduct, not 25.
