1972 lt1
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One thing I noticed about this car from looking at the pictures is that the red line on the tach appears to be 5500 RPM. I freely admit I don't know the 71 and 72 cars as well as the 70, but one of the defining characteristics of the 70 LT-1 is its 6500 RPM red line. Usually one of the things that gets forgotten when an LT-1 clone is being made is the fact that the tach is very different (due to the LT-1's solid lifters, etc.). Maybe the tach was replaced at some point with the incorrect part, or maybe the car is a base model small block.
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My 2 cents,
It sounds to me that your on a budget when you mention the shipping costs. I (for half the cost) purchased a base coupe and kept the other half in my pocket. I have had the pleasure of owning several muscle cars and can't justify spending double the cash just because its a LT1 or SS or an R/T or whatever. I have a great time with my car and listen politely to comments like "too bad its not a big block"
Ya gotta laugh
It sounds to me that your on a budget when you mention the shipping costs. I (for half the cost) purchased a base coupe and kept the other half in my pocket. I have had the pleasure of owning several muscle cars and can't justify spending double the cash just because its a LT1 or SS or an R/T or whatever. I have a great time with my car and listen politely to comments like "too bad its not a big block"
Ya gotta laugh
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Never said it did. Many were talking about LT-1's in general and many people do not know that in 1972 it was in the VIN. Just look at the quote I used, the poster is talking about 70-71's, cloning etc. If you read the quote I referenced then you will see. If its in the VIN its a lot more difficult to fake an LT-1 in 1972 then in 1970 or 1971 thats all.
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Never said it did. Many were talking about LT-1's in general and many people do not know that in 1972 it was in the VIN. Just look at the quote I used, the poster is talking about 70-71's, cloning etc. If you read the quote I referenced then you will see. If its in the VIN its a lot more difficult to fake an LT-1 in 1972 then in 1970 or 1971 thats all.
"The VIN is most paperwork you could ever need."
More proof or documentation is needed for the true A/C car, IMO!
I was, just as you were trying to help inject good information.........
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No, we were talking about a 72 A/C car and the tach limits as compared to the 70/71. The A/C is the reason for the difference in the red line as mentioned. In "most" cases the AC car will bring more money, therefore the become attractive to replicate or fake. An unsuspecting buyer could easily be fooled into thinking they were buying a real AC car. The VIN indicates the LT 1 and I agree it does make them more difficult to fake but it has been done! (With A/C added too!)
"The VIN is most paperwork you could ever need."
More proof or documentation is needed for the true A/C car, IMO!
I was, just as you were trying to help inject good information.........
WB
"The VIN is most paperwork you could ever need."
More proof or documentation is needed for the true A/C car, IMO!
I was, just as you were trying to help inject good information.........
WB
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