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05-19-2006, 03:41 AM
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Another round with a ZL-1 prototype block????
About a month or two ago, we were discussing a ZL-1 block
( boat anchor ) on eBay that existed in its raw as-cast state. That block went for $1,800+, I believe. Well, another one has found its way to eBay. This one has Wayne Guinns name displayed prominantly. I recall asking if that previous ZL-1 rough casting block could have been a prototype because the Winters logo was somewhat unique ( standing proud on a hexagon base ). Well, it seems that the seller of this new ZL-1 block is hinting just that. Check it out. What do you all think? Steve ZL-1 Prototype block?
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05-19-2006, 08:04 AM
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Re: Another round with a ZL-1 prototype block????
Wasn't there was more attempts at tall deck alum. blocks....even complete engine(s) for Can-Am? . Looks more than unmachined....filled cooling passages?
~ Pete
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05-19-2006, 09:59 AM
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Re: Another round with a ZL-1 prototype block????
At least some of the Yenko aluminum-blocks also used this Winters logo.
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05-19-2006, 10:03 AM
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Re: Another round with a ZL-1 prototype block????
Yenko-logo on the same block.
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05-19-2006, 04:26 PM
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Re: Another round with a ZL-1 prototype block????
Anders,
A Yenko crested block with the Winters logo as well? I thought I had read somewhere that when Don Yenko took delivery of the remaining ZL-1 blocks Chevy had, the deal was for Yenko to remove the Winters logo's. I wonder if you may have the one & only ZL-1 block like this. Steve
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05-19-2006, 08:42 PM
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Re: Another round with a ZL-1 prototype block????
That´s not the only one ! Here is a pic of my friend Hans´ NOS Yenko-block with the Winters-logo.
I´m not an expert on these blocks, but I haven´t heard that story before. I believe Yenko bought the tools to make the ZL1-blocks, then changed them to make the blocks more durable. If Winters made these blocks, and they did, why not have the Winters-logo on them ?
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Anders Stålklint. After selling my COPO 9561 I´m now a "postman" with the main project being a 1966 327 2 dr sedan Chevy II.
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05-20-2006, 12:30 AM
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Re: Another round with a ZL-1 prototype block????
Is the Winters mark on the Yenko blocks w/ 'YENKO' cast into the LF....like the one Barnhardt runs in his car, not the style like Anders has w/ the Yenko Logo? .
~ Pete
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05-20-2006, 06:02 AM
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Re: Another round with a ZL-1 prototype block????
I recall reading that GM forced that issue of removing the
Winters logo for liability reasons. It was many years ago that I read this, but I do remember......... Steve
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05-20-2006, 06:05 AM
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Re: Another round with a ZL-1 prototype block????
[ QUOTE ]
That´s not the only one ! Here is a pic of my friend Hans´ NOS Yenko-block with the Winters-logo. I´m not an expert on these blocks, but I haven´t heard that story before. I believe Yenko bought the tools to make the ZL1-blocks, then changed them to make the blocks more durable. If Winters made these blocks, and they did, why not have the Winters-logo on them ? [/ QUOTE ] Now I can safely say that this is the first ZL-1 block I've seen with the Winters logo in that position......
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