We have a customer with a 67 BB Pace 4spd pace car undergoing restoration. He knows the owner history and (I believe) the second owner had the block replaced at the dealership. The replacement motor is also long gone, the car was raced extensively. We already have a CE block that is in the right timeframe for the car. Now the owner has been cruising the internet and has seen the following link in which Jerry MacNeish says there is no intrinsic value to a CE block without paperwork for that specific block.
CRG CE discussion
Here is the owners question:
As we discussed this afternoon-- Here is the link I mentioned, on the CRG website, where Jerry McNeish was weighing in with his opinion on CE blocks vs. other alternatives (see reply #6). This discussion dates back to 2009, maybe that matters somehow? anyway please check this out and let me know what you think...
IMHO a CE block without paperwork is better than a date code correct blank/decked block. I also believe it is better than a restamped date code correct block.
I am wondering what your opinion on this matter is. Thanks