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Old 11-27-2008, 07:04 AM
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Old 11-27-2008, 09:54 AM
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Clarity of the photo is not adequate to determine broaching authenticity. Partial VIN from what I can detect is not correct. "7" should be an alpha character for the plant that the car was assembled ad there should be 2 more numbers preceding this.
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Old 11-27-2008, 10:17 AM
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Hey Sam
Actually this is done in the correct way for Corvettes. They did not put the S in front of the vin. Maybe because they were all built in the same place? Not saying this is or isn't THE original stamp, that would be above my pay grade.
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Old 11-27-2008, 05:05 PM
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Clarity of the photo is not adequate to determine broaching authenticity. Partial VIN from what I can detect is not correct. "7" should be an alpha character for the plant that the car was assembled ad there should be 2 more numbers preceding this.

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I agree with the broach mark on the block. The photo need to be clearer to determine authenticity or a good restoration block. The only item I am a little sceptical about is the stamps. The characters seem correct but usually the gang that hold the stamps is a little sloppy thus the numbers would not be so perfect to each other.
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Old 11-27-2008, 07:42 PM
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Clarity of the photo is not adequate to determine broaching authenticity. Partial VIN from what I can detect is not correct. "7" should be an alpha character for the plant that the car was assembled ad there should be 2 more numbers preceding this.

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Old 11-27-2008, 09:16 PM
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If that CON VIN configuration is correct for a Corvette, then one would assume this is supposed to be a 67 427/435. The stampings look good to me, but have to agree with Sam that a clearer picture is necessary to get a good look at the machined surface.
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Old 11-27-2008, 10:30 PM
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Yes Sam, there is something besides steel out there. Once you have had a midyear it is hard to get it out of your blood, especially a big block. That glass does itch though when you sand it. I like steel too.
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Old 11-28-2008, 02:36 AM
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Old 11-28-2008, 11:03 PM
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The picture is not clear enough to see a broach. I compared to other '67 Corvettes in my picture library and I think the stamps look good. I'm comfortable with the "7" in the VIN and it should have only seven digits in the vin.
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