Need original sticker
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Need original sticker
Need some help. I have a ‘69C3 convertible with a 427 SHP motor and 4 speed. Of course I have the Vin, But nothing else. No tank sticker. I would like to see the original window sticker to see the options.
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That data is not available. The factory did not keep records based on individual builds. There are vendors who will make a duplicate window sticker based on the data you provide.
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The engine pad should have a VIN derivative stamped on it. That’s all you’ll need to verify that the engine is original.
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However, if it IS on the engine pad then its either original or someone restamped it, which is possible.
Take some pics and post them here.
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I don’t know how to post pictures,, but the engine stamp says “TO117LR
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With Holley tri-power. Based on the engine assembly date of January 17, my hunch would be your car was assembled late in January or early February 1969. The time built date is in the upper right corner of the trim tag.
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in fact I suspect such a thing is not really that rare.
also from other posts. if the car is a 427/435.. then suspect tampering and that there is a great chance that the stamped numbers are not from the factory.
also, check the cast date and part number codes of the engine and heads.
with a 69 427/435 you need to have great scrutiny of all your stamped and cast numbers in order to determine what you have and what you have invested in.
learn to post pics here and you will get a mountain of valid expertise, instead of lots of this wild speculation that only raises more questions.
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That's what mine is, Not a NOM but not numbers matching. I had the block zero decked.
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You guys are really great. I have a "73 C-3 with a ZZ4. I am trying to help a friend. His Dad bought this '69 10 years ago as a complete car. Fast forward 10 years, the engine is out and rebuilt, trans is out and rebuilt, and the car has suffered many breaks in the fiberglass, etc. My friend has possession, and wants to sell for his Dad. We really don't know what he has. The engine has the one stamp I mentioned. He does has a perfect GM 3X2's intake with re-built carbs as well.
