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Jan 20, 2013 | 03:46 PM

ricwatson

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validating numbers

I am about to pull my block out and I am on the fence about tearing it down and rebuilding it or just purchasing a new crate motor so I can by pass the head aches and the extra time and money it will cost me. I am concerned I as when I bought the car the guy told me it was the original motor. I have the block stamp small numbers C11S120244 and the large numbers V0615CJL. Can someone help me out. I do plan on restomoding the steering and suspension on her so will that detract on overall worth? This is my life insurance policy I will leave my wife when I die....

Jan 20, 2013 | 04:02 PM

gccch

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Post your VIN number. The first set of letters will match the back end of the VIN.

Jan 20, 2013 | 04:07 PM

AF_Vette

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SB or BB and year please. This will help speed the process.

Jan 20, 2013 | 04:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ricwatson

I am concerned I as when I bought the car the guy told me it was the original motor.

What's the last 5 #'s of your VIN (on the windshield frame / title)

Jan 20, 2013 | 05:56 PM

ricwatson

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Thanks it matches the vin last 5 are 20244

Jan 21, 2013 | 11:02 AM

Easy Mike

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ricwatson

...C11S120244...

VIN derivitive stamp for a 1971 Corvette.

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...and the large numbers V0615CJL...

Corvette small block assembled at Flint on June 15. CJL identifies the base engine 270hp 350CID.

The consecutive unit number for your 71 should be 20244.

Jan 21, 2013 | 11:59 AM

Mike Ward

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Originally Posted by ricwatson

Can someone help me out. I do plan on restomoding the steering and suspension on her so will that detract on overall worth? This is my life insurance policy I will leave my wife when I die....

I hope you've got life insurance other than a car- not good investments in the long run.

Any non-reversible modifications made to a car tends to decrease their value to most buyers.