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Mark, It is a bit late so I will hold off on the call for tonight. What I do know is that the car was first registered in Ontario in 1985 after being in BC I am not sure how long it was in BC before coming here. I first saw this car in about 91. The original engine was on an engine stand then, and a 71 Monte carlo donor BB was in it. Car was black, paint was poor but car looked solid. The price was $4000.00..I passed due to a 69 rag I had just bought.. I saw it again in 92 or 93. Same owner, it was freshly painted but car was not for sale. I bought it in Aug 03 after keeping tabs on the its location for 10 years. Like I stated this cars body and paint was done early 90s. Previous owner states that all new NOS panels were added due to dents and some rust but that the floor was still in great shape. I am no body man but for a black car it seems very straight. The actual paint is not perfect but it looks good enough for me. Some of the copper paint is still visible on the cowl area as well as other spots. I was not aware it had the original motor until a few months ago. I knew it was the right CKO block but I didnt know the vin was located by the oil filter until reading that this is a possible location to find it.
If this car does not sell then the engine will be removed and another big block will be installed and beat on until I have the time and resources to redo this car right. I guess the first thing to be replaced will be the rivets, hehe.. Sorry to ramble on but hopefully this answers a few questions for you as well as others...
John