Needing reassurance on purchase

[69HURST]

YOU MAY ALSO RECALL THAT A FEW MEMBERS THAT HAVE 70 Z'S HAVE THE VIN ON TOP, OTHERS HAVE THE VIN DOWN LOW, THEY WENT BOTH WAYS. SM

[Rainer]

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... ALSO WERE YOU IN THE NORWOOD PLANT IN MAY OF 1970? I DIDNT THINK SO,,,

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You're right, Charlie wasn't at Norwood back then. But what's great is we've got some members here who worked for GM back in the day and who have been able to tell us about the VIN-stamping process. And from what we've learned the stamping on that Z doesn't pass muster.

[Stuart Adams]

Putting all the stuff in the add about have it inspected, etc. does not release your liability for representing the car. If you state facts about the car, they are your facts and that is the problem. If you state original engine then if it's not, you are responsible. If you said it might be then that is another story. Make the new owner a concession of some bucks and both learn and move on, IMO. Credibility matters most, can't get it back when gone. Do the right thing, trust me if these guys say the stamp is bogus it is.

[Chevy454]

[SilverLS6]

The VIN stamping on that motor appears suspect based on other known originals. From what I can see of the engine code it looks OK? The date is also in line with other dates. There is glare in the picture so it's hard to tell. I can say my May 1970 Norwood Camaro, although a big block and not a Z, has the VIN down by the oil filter and not on the pad.

Here's a theory - You can prove it if you find the VIN by the oil filter. Who ever did the shabby resto didn't really know what was right. They thought they had an unstamped motor and stamped the VIN on the pad because they heard that's how it was supposed to be. If that proves to be true you have a restamped original engine. How strange would that be? If there is no VIN by the oil filter or another VIN... well, I guess we'll just have to wait and see what you find.

[69HURST]

YOU OBVIOUSLY DIDNT READ MY AD OR THE TERMS. WHEN LOOKING AT A CAR YOU FORM YOUR OWN OPINION. OPINIONS DIFFER..

[SS4Real]

Why not simply do the right thing by returning the car and refunding the guys money? Buyer eats shipping both ways and learns a lesson. Seller mentions he has another buyer and life goes on.

[Chevy454]

69HURST: see my post above, and take a hint...

[Stuart Adams]

Tell me what part of "Original Matching Engine" I don't understand?

[69HURST]

I BELIEVE THE MOTOR IS CORRECT FOR THIS CAR. I AM NOT ASKING YOU OR ANYONE ELSE TO AGREE OR DISAGREE. I PRESENTED AN OFFER TO THE BUYER FROM ANOTHER BIDDER, HE DECLINED.