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Old Aug 12, 2021 | 08:25 PM
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Looking to buy this 70 LT1..what do you think of this pad/stamping?

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Old Aug 12, 2021 | 08:34 PM
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Question- what does the vin portion read? What is the first letter? That'll denote what application is was from.
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Old Aug 12, 2021 | 08:35 PM
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nice paint job!
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Old Aug 12, 2021 | 08:36 PM
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its for a 70 Lt1 convertible....Im concerned with the broad marks and swirl marks around the CTU
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Old Aug 12, 2021 | 09:38 PM
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No way to determine anything without removing the paint from the pad... any NCRS or Bloomington judging will require paint removal as well.
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Old Aug 12, 2021 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by firstgenaddict
No way to determine anything without removing the paint from the pad... any NCRS or Bloomington judging will require paint removal as well.
Suggest paint thinner.... NOT something abrasive or sharp.
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Old Aug 13, 2021 | 06:58 AM
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Agree.....
must remove the paint to see anything
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Old Aug 13, 2021 | 07:58 AM
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Looks like when they decked the block they went to just above the numbers but where it’s stamped it looks the broach marks are still there
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Originally Posted by forman
Looks like when they decked the block they went to just above the numbers but where it’s stamped it looks the broach marks are still there
How do you see anything under all that paint?
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Have the seller clean the pad off and repost a picture of the clean pad.
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Have the seller clean the pad off and repost a picture of the clean pad.
And if he refuses to, that pretty much tells you all you need to know.
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And if he refuses to, that pretty much tells you all you need to know.

CAUTION: he who intentionally paints the pad has something to hide !!!
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Or doesn't follow the dogma and just wants it to look 'purty'.....
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