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From: Compound in the Grove, Ga.
2026 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2025 C4 of the Year Winner - Unmodified
2024 C4 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2019 C4 of Year Finalist (performance mods)
2018 C4 of Year Finalist
2015 C4 of the Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '16
A brass brush and scrub away, the numbers are stamped into the block.
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Jason,
I'd caution you about using ANY kind of metal brush or tool on the stamp pad. The reason being that besides the stamps that might be there, preserving any of the original surface that might be left is important too.
Is the pad so rusty you can't read anything? Usually pads can't be read because of paint and dirt.
In order for me to make a suggestion I'd like to see a picture of what you're facing.
I'm thinking of starting with a THIN coat of gel rust remover to begin to determine if there's any stamp remaining; but a picture first!
Regards,
Alan
I'd caution you about using ANY kind of metal brush or tool on the stamp pad. The reason being that besides the stamps that might be there, preserving any of the original surface that might be left is important too.
Is the pad so rusty you can't read anything? Usually pads can't be read because of paint and dirt.
In order for me to make a suggestion I'd like to see a picture of what you're facing.
I'm thinking of starting with a THIN coat of gel rust remover to begin to determine if there's any stamp remaining; but a picture first!
Regards,
Alan
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: S Nevada
I've used a green scotch brite pad to the clean stamp pad when looking for my numbers on the eng, trans, etc. A little water based degreaser such as purple power sold at autozone helps in cleaning too. (sometimes a lot is needed)
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From: Ohio
The stamp is T0502IL.
T = made in Tonawanda, New York
0502 = mm/dd assembled on May 2, 1968
IL = L36 with Rochester Q-Jet, hydraulic lifters and four speed
My reference book is Corvette 1968-1982 Restoration Guide, 2nd Edition (Motorbooks Workshop).
It's mine.
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From: Harleysville PA
Don't ever use a scrub pad or brush to clean a stap pad unless you want to ruin it or its a low value car.