L-88 Engine Pad
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You have to ask the question, "Why does someone grind of just SOME of the numbers and not try to restamp it?" What remains is REAL IMHO!!!
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Melting Slicks
It could very well be the original block, but it can never be verified by a company like CCAS who I think have it literally down to a science by comparing the broach marks using the same technique as ballistics.
The engine was probably decked long ago before anyone cared about originality and then someone thought it would be a good idea to restamp the code in. Either way, that code is restamped. Its a shame they decked it because it might very well be the real deal born with motor. The 7 and 4 of the VIN stamp look like correct stampings. They have the right shape fonts. Either way, I would accept that car as a real deal L88.
If you get it post up more pics.
Last edited by ed427vette; 09-19-2017 at 11:18 PM.
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I wonder if they can make out any other numbers with a scope beyond that faint "0" or if they are too far gone. I've seen where people have filed off serial #s on firearms and they've been able to pull them. Would be worth a shot on this one clearly. Plus they might be able to tell if there were other #s at some time and it was re-stamped.