Yet Another '72 with Black Paint

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Dec 2, 2013 | 07:21 AM

PreviousOwner

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Yet Another '72 with Black Paint

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271331026839...84.m1438.l2649

Don't have a dog in this fight, but the car interests me and, I've had just a small amount of contact with the seller.

He just recently posted up pics of the Trim Tag. No "SPEC", nothing, nada for the paint code. It's definitely an Early production car. Could that account for the Tag anomoly?

Thoughts? Thx.

Note- Mods please move as necessary. Since another Black '72 just passed through this forum recently, thought I'd start it here.

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Dec 2, 2013 | 07:36 AM

jhudec

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Just take a close look at the trim tag font, especially the build date and trim code. Compare it to a known original and you will have your answer, also no build sheet.

Dec 2, 2013 | 07:47 AM

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That trim tag is highly suspect. I would have concerns forking over that asking price on a tag that looks like that with no buld sheet.

Buyer beware. Interesting find though.

Dec 2, 2013 | 09:19 AM

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I've never seen a blank tag for paint. SPEC is the most common entry. I agree this is an early 72 and I agree it did not leave St. Louis with black paint. I also agree with the dealer when he/she says they can find no evidence the car was anything other than black. It was in primer when it was shipped.

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Dec 2, 2013 | 10:02 AM

ORANGEBROTHERS

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I would not touch this one with a ten foot pole!

Dec 2, 2013 | 01:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ORANGEBROTHERS

I would not touch this one with a ten foot pole!

Why?

Dec 2, 2013 | 01:37 PM

Easy Mike

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FWIW: the eBay listing has closed and the pics of the trim tag no longer show up.

Dec 2, 2013 | 07:20 PM

theblackvette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ORANGEBROTHERS

I would not touch this one with a ten foot pole!

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Originally Posted by 540 vette

Why?

Maybe because of the suspect trim tag that looks like it was made in a prison and the asking price. I could be wrong though. May be a perfect car!

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Dec 2, 2013 | 08:37 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Mike

FWIW: the eBay listing has closed and the pics of the trim tag no longer show up.

Seems to be back up (?)

Pretty amateurish trim tag. Not GM.

Dec 2, 2013 | 09:38 PM

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theblackvette

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Who?

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Originally Posted by Mike Ward

Seems to be back up (?)

Pretty amateurish trim tag. Not GM.

Who are you calling an amateur! Michelangelo couldn't do any better!

How dare you?

Dec 2, 2013 | 11:04 PM

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Yeah, thanks guys.

I thought the trim tag looked, uhhhh, let's just say "different". Oddly those trim tag pics were only posted a few hours before the auction ended.

Am always trying to learn a little more about these unusual cars, though. Thanks for the help.

Dec 3, 2013 | 12:37 AM

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I have seen tons of trim tags on 68-72's,have lots of pics of trim tags from shows i attend,i have looked at literally thousands of trim tags;and have NEVER seen a blank for a paint code.The other Black 72 that recently sold on ebay is the first time i have seen SPECIAL on the trim tag i have seen others with SPEC.

Dec 4, 2013 | 01:30 PM

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Easy Mike

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...have NEVER seen a blank for a paint code...

The seller needs to fire the guy who made the trim tag.

Dec 5, 2013 | 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mike

The seller needs to fire the guy who made the trim tag.

Mike,

Did you mean terminate his employment or actually light him on fire?

It's a really, really bad trim tag...

Regards,

Stan Falenski

Dec 5, 2013 | 07:55 AM

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Quote:

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Mike,...Did you mean terminate his employment or actually light him on fire?

...

Discontinue use of his services although lighting him up has potential.

Dec 5, 2013 | 07:57 AM

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theblackvette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rowdy Rat

Mike,

Did you mean terminate his employment or actually light him on fire?

It's a really, really bad trim tag...

Regards,

Stan Falenski

Wow! Before I clicked on this thread I saw Rat had replied on the main page. I knew it wasn't going to be a praise posting and I was right.

I guess this one would last about 4 seconds on the ncrs judging field then.

Dec 5, 2013 | 11:10 AM

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A bad trim tag is one of the very very few situations where NCRS will decline judging a car.

Dec 5, 2013 | 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Ward

A bad trim tag is one of the very very few situations where NCRS will decline judging a car.

Unfortunately, IF this car was headed down the path for judging it would probably succumb to the same fate. But, as long at the goal of this purchase was not for judging then it doesn't matter. Or is there ANY chance this could actually pass the first step?

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1585597553-post1.html

Dec 5, 2013 | 11:25 AM

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This may/may not be a real tag and it may/may not belong to the car it's attached to. If it turns out to be a repro tag, then judging stops. If it turns out to be a from anther car, judging stops.

Otherwise, away we go.