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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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Please let me know what you think. Does this stamp on the pad look real. Car is a 1968 Convert, Automatic. 327ci 300hp
Block cast # 3914678
Pad VI204HQ, The second space is a letter I not a 1, I was told that it happens, please comment.
the vin # is on the pad and matches.
I believe the build date is 12/19/1967
block date code is L127
Rear end 1AV 12 12 67, what is the 1AV ? ratio ?
Please feel free to comment and any advise is welcome.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...g?t=1213303627

Im new to this forum and hope this post works !!!!

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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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Hi, welcome. Two things...

First, that pic is very small. Can you enlarge it and re-post it?

Second, what question do you have about the pad?
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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I edited the first post and made the picture bigger.
The engine pad reads VI204HO, I think my first post has an error, I put Q not a O at the end.
Again thanks
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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It could easily be a good fake- or an original. Can't tell with a slightly blurry picture and a partially painted surface.

Clean it without using anything abrasive and post a clear picture of the entire pad. Try using the macro setting on the camera.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeGz
Rear end 1AV 12 12 67, what is the 1AV ? ratio ?
AV is the 3.08 Positraction, which was the required setup with the 300hp automatic.
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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Show the whole pad, including the VIN derivative. Cleaning the pad first would be good, too.
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