71' engine ID
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From: conway arkansas
71' engine ID
Hello all, I picked up what's suppose to be a numbers matching 71' LT1. Well, its not! Casting numbers on driver side of block is 14010207, I can find information on this but not on the deck plate, front passanger side of block :
1004TDR
CAZ106892
I've exhausted all avenues trying to find info on the above numbers. Any help would be greatly apperceiated!
Also what is a 71 coupe in good condition, but not numbers matching worth?
1004TDR
CAZ106892
I've exhausted all avenues trying to find info on the above numbers. Any help would be greatly apperceiated!
Also what is a 71 coupe in good condition, but not numbers matching worth?
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Hi ls,
I believe that block casting number, 14010207, indicates a 350 engine from the 80-85 era and was used in both cars and trucks.
The value of the car you're bought is pretty difficult to even guess at with out considerably more information.
Regards,
Alan
I believe that block casting number, 14010207, indicates a 350 engine from the 80-85 era and was used in both cars and trucks.
The value of the car you're bought is pretty difficult to even guess at with out considerably more information.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Nov 10, 2013 at 10:29 AM.
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How did you define "numbers matching" when you were negotiating a price on the car? If you didn't specify what that term meant...and the stamping on the block, the VIN on the windshield post, the VIN derivitive on the transmission, and the VIN on the frame all match...it's a "numbers matching" car.
The only folks who even consider that the casting numbers and dates must match are the super-serious folks that dabble in very original, high dollar cars.
If you spent extra money for a "true" numbers matching car and didn't check it out well enough to know you didn't get one....too bad. That's your responsibility. If you just bought a nicely done, reasonably restored car with matching primary numbers, you got what you paid for.
The only folks who even consider that the casting numbers and dates must match are the super-serious folks that dabble in very original, high dollar cars.
If you spent extra money for a "true" numbers matching car and didn't check it out well enough to know you didn't get one....too bad. That's your responsibility. If you just bought a nicely done, reasonably restored car with matching primary numbers, you got what you paid for.
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How did you define "numbers matching" when you were negotiating a price on the car? If you didn't specify what that term meant...and the stamping on the block, the VIN on the windshield post, the VIN derivitive on the transmission, and the VIN on the frame all match...it's a "numbers matching" car.
The only folks who even consider that the casting numbers and dates must match are the super-serious folks that dabble in very original, high dollar cars.
If you spent extra money for a "true" numbers matching car and didn't check it out well enough to know you didn't get one....too bad. That's your responsibility. If you just bought a nicely done, reasonably restored car with matching primary numbers, you got what you paid for.
The only folks who even consider that the casting numbers and dates must match are the super-serious folks that dabble in very original, high dollar cars.
If you spent extra money for a "true" numbers matching car and didn't check it out well enough to know you didn't get one....too bad. That's your responsibility. If you just bought a nicely done, reasonably restored car with matching primary numbers, you got what you paid for.
I'm not a serious collector just like C3's. I had my 73 in the shop and while checking on it this weekend he asked if I would be iterested in trading car+ $$ for a 71 numbers matching.
I've figured out its not #s matching and now we are working on a new price. Other than the non matching motor, and a small wiring issue with the tail lights and turn signles the car is in good condition.
Im just looking for some advice from experienced corvette owners.
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Hi LS,
The value of the car will depend greatly on whether it actually an LT-! car.
There is fairly long list of things to check in the engine compartment, interior, and chassis.
A car that left St.Louis as an LT-! still has some additional value above a base engine car even if it's original engine is gone.
After you determine if it's an LT-! car the completeness, originality, and condition it is now will determine is value.
Regards,
Alan
Hi, just read your other threads.... too many to follow and make sense in replies.
IF it's an automatic and it was originally it's not an LT-!.
If you were told it's an LT-! you should be careful about ANYTHING you've been told about the car.
The value of the car will depend greatly on whether it actually an LT-! car.
There is fairly long list of things to check in the engine compartment, interior, and chassis.
A car that left St.Louis as an LT-! still has some additional value above a base engine car even if it's original engine is gone.
After you determine if it's an LT-! car the completeness, originality, and condition it is now will determine is value.
Regards,
Alan
Hi, just read your other threads.... too many to follow and make sense in replies.
IF it's an automatic and it was originally it's not an LT-!.
If you were told it's an LT-! you should be careful about ANYTHING you've been told about the car.
Last edited by Alan 71; Nov 10, 2013 at 02:17 PM.
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From: conway arkansas
Hi LS,
The value of the car will depend greatly on whether it actually an LT-! car.
There is fairly long list of things to check in the engine compartment, interior, and chassis.
A car that left St.Louis as an LT-! still has some additional value above a base engine car even if it's original engine is gone.
After you determine if it's an LT-! car the completeness, originality, and condition it is now will determine is value.
Regards,
Alan
Hi, just read your other threads.... too many to follow and make sense in replies.
IF it's an automatic and it was originally it's not an LT-!.
If you were told it's an LT-! you should be careful about ANYTHING you've been told about the car.
The value of the car will depend greatly on whether it actually an LT-! car.
There is fairly long list of things to check in the engine compartment, interior, and chassis.
A car that left St.Louis as an LT-! still has some additional value above a base engine car even if it's original engine is gone.
After you determine if it's an LT-! car the completeness, originality, and condition it is now will determine is value.
Regards,
Alan
Hi, just read your other threads.... too many to follow and make sense in replies.
IF it's an automatic and it was originally it's not an LT-!.
If you were told it's an LT-! you should be careful about ANYTHING you've been told about the car.
From the vin 194371S101300 I find that it is a 71 out of St.Louis.
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