[MotownMadman]

I would think that using a date coded correct part in building a clone would be excessive if it were a part that someone could use in the restoration of a "real" car. It would be a shame to have the badly needed date coded carb on a clone while someone needing that part could not find one. This particular situation is a bit different though. How many 69 ZL-1 cars are out there that are going to be found in which the owner cant find a correct carb? Seems like the number would be few. If someone comes up with a lost ZL-1 and cant find a carb I would think Kevin H would be more than willing to part with it in that case. In a round about way by him using a correct carb on his clone he is actually preserving it so it does not end up on some teenagers hopped up 77 Monte Carlo on it's way to a junk yard. Also, by building the ZL-1 clone to drive, the real one Kevin has is thereby also being preserved as when Kevin feels the need to drive a ZL-1, the real one is safe at home with no danger of being slammed into by some idiot, while Kevin still gets to enjoy driving one that is no different except for the VIN due to the fact the clone was built correctly. Not being a fan of clone cars myself, this is a situation where I think the idea justifies itself, considering all that Kevin H. has done to preserve this hobby. Some people just want the best they can possibly have, that trait in Kevin has led to the correct restoration and preservation of many a fine Supercar, so keep up the good work Kev!
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