Mystery CJK
Melting Slicks
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From: Raleigh NC
St. Jude Donor '13-'14
I'd like to see some pictures. Do you happen to have a picture of the Muncie code and VIN on the side if the transmission? That would really put a lot of these non-believers in their place! Don't listen to the nonsense, it is quite possibly very rare!
Original CJK engine paired to the original M22 would certainly put you in rarefied air.
Original CJK engine paired to the original M22 would certainly put you in rarefied air.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Butler Pa
Looking for information regarding C-3 mystery suffix numbers. 1971 coupe and information about article in Corvette Vue 1980, stating that the Central Office said it made forty cars in 1971 with M22 Rockcrusher trans and some having A/C.
Our tank sticker shows that this car is number 34 out of 40. This car is all original and matching numbers. Any more info would be great
Our tank sticker shows that this car is number 34 out of 40. This car is all original and matching numbers. Any more info would be great
Melting Slicks
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Dobbins original book WAS IN ERROR......it's been corrected . That's old old news.....where you been?
I sure hope you didn't pay money for an LT1 car ...that ain't an LT1
Please... The Only mystery here is how the OP could believe so many false sources and so much bS all at one time.
I sure hope you didn't pay money for an LT1 car ...that ain't an LT1
Please... The Only mystery here is how the OP could believe so many false sources and so much bS all at one time.
Last edited by LS4 PILOT; Aug 7, 2014 at 08:18 AM.
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Not with a CJK block. An LT-1 with factory air was not available until 1972.
I have no idea whether anyone lied. There was no fire.
Who have you been talking to?
But haven't posted it. I am sure all of us would love to see it.
It's your post about your car with information you have provided.
I have no idea whether anyone lied. There was no fire.
...Everyone I have talked with knows about the fire...
...I do have the tank sticker...
...Maybe you have the wrong info...
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I see you just joined the forum last month so welcome. There are a lot of very knowledgeable folks here that can offer a great deal of help. Don't be to quick to dismiss the help they are trying to provide. I would also suggest you join the NCRS. Many people have come on this forum after they have bought a car they were told was something other than what it was. Mistakes sometimes have occurred with stampings etc. but you can help clear up "the mystery" by posting the pictures.
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From: Northern CO
To the OP: Any chance that you can provide those images and help dispel any mis-information? We can offer you more information if we can see the "goods".
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From: YANKEES UNIVERSE 70 454-LS5 500 ft-lbs Torque
This reminds 0f the 70 LT-1 in another thread that has all the ZR1 options but is not a ZR1. The owner has docs and tank sticker he posted on ebay,but everyone says it is not real.
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this is the edition of Vette Vues the OP is referring to. The article is titled CJK Syndrome. Does anbody have a copy of it?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vol-8-12-Vet...-/370911724808
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vol-8-12-Vet...-/370911724808
Melting Slicks
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From: Austin Tx
You can also get POP's, and lots of other documentation.
I would not put any weight into documentation, the car needs to tell the tale.
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St. Jude Donor '10
My 1971 "Sparty" is numbers matching. It has a CJK engine, which is a 350/270 engine with my three speed automatic TH400 transmission, which also matches the VIN on the engine pad, the A-Pillar, and the frame. I verified it all during my frame off restoration well documented here. I have the original papers, but don't have my tank sticker. It's not an LT1, it's not 1 of 40, it's not rare, it's just mine. I would suggest we get your car in front of some real knowledgeable Corvette Owners, some of which you have heard from here on the forum, and let them walk you through what you have. It isn't hard to verify numbers, and I have inspected cars for friends to help them cut through the bull that many selling cars try to feed potential owners. This group of folks are here to help you with information and direction. After a few years of an ugly restoration I can tell you first hand this group knows the C-3's and I am proud to be a member of this family.
Let me know if I can help the OP sort through the car he has, be glad to try and help.
David
AllC34Me
Let me know if I can help the OP sort through the car he has, be glad to try and help.
David
AllC34Me
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This post reminds me of the fishing website I visit from time to time and the rule that applies there applies here as well,
I call BS without pictures!
To the original Poster, welcome to the forum. I hope you have what you say you have. Lets see some pictures of this beast.
I call BS without pictures!
To the original Poster, welcome to the forum. I hope you have what you say you have. Lets see some pictures of this beast.