matching number engine
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matching number engine
Just an FYI..there is a guy selling a 62 Corvette on Ebay , that says he will supply a matching numbers engine to go with the car..His business is selling Matching Engines...
How can anyone be sure their engine was "born" with the car?
How can anyone be sure their engine was "born" with the car?
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How can anyone be sure their engine was "born" with the car?
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paperwork does nothing to guarantee that the stamp is original....
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I'd say the only 1 for sure is to buy Alan's beautiful Red coupe.
Original owner and I bet the motors original too.
Ok, I'm in trouble now
Mr. Moderator we need a dog house smily icon.
Marshal
Original owner and I bet the motors original too.
Ok, I'm in trouble now
Mr. Moderator we need a dog house smily icon.
Marshal
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Hi marshal,
You're right.
It's the motor that was in it when it was delivered.
It's an example of a pretty typical pad surface and stamps.
Odd how there's very rarely much drama involved with base motor pads!?!
Regards,
Alan
You're right.
It's the motor that was in it when it was delivered.
It's an example of a pretty typical pad surface and stamps.
Odd how there's very rarely much drama involved with base motor pads!?!
Regards,
Alan
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I personally view this type of work, the same as VIN tampering.
you are making or coping an item to perceive it to look original, and it is Not.
no other reason for doing Block Stamping, other than to deceive, for personal gain/greed.
you are making or coping an item to perceive it to look original, and it is Not.
no other reason for doing Block Stamping, other than to deceive, for personal gain/greed.
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Hi GB,
I can certainly understand that since for 250/300 hp mid-year cars there's enough money involved to make working on the pad and stamps worth the effort.
Regards,
Alan
I can certainly understand that since for 250/300 hp mid-year cars there's enough money involved to make working on the pad and stamps worth the effort.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Mar 23, 2017 at 03:23 PM.