[EZ Nova]

Doug, as we discussed on the phone, and when you put it that way as stated above, I see your point. In the grand scheme of things in life, the re-stamp motor isn't life threatening. YES we replace plugs, wires ALTERNATOR & CARBURETORS. So why not the major components like block, trans and rear end??? My only thoughts on that is MAYBE the car hasn't had as hard of a life, been pieced together from scrapes laying around a shop or is "more original"? Sorta like a nice survivor being possibly more desirable then a resto car. There only original once!

In a case where a high value car (such as this Chevelle) the re-stamp or "matching numbers" only leads to one thing, HIGHER SALE PRICE. I personally look at cars that are "NUMBERS MATCHING" as born with parts and therefore more original and subsequently worth or valued higher.

But the post from the restorer just rubbed me the wrong way. They have "possibly" mis-lead a buyer, yet LEGALLY covered there butts, when he posted:
" Also to note that in the ebay ad it just states numbers matching. No one has claimed them to be born with."
That statement just seems misleading to me? I think numbers matching is born-with. But whatever!!!!