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#1
08-07-2005, 07:45 PM
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Re: Original motor vs. replacement
Here is my .02 as well. My COPO does not have its original motor and I am almost glad that it doesn't. In todays market with all the " SH%#TY" people restamping motors to "make" a numbers matching car, and with the type of use these cars were intened for, flags always wave when a car states it has the "original numbers matching motor" I feel My CE block is acceptable for these cars as they were raced pretty hard. It helps that I have build sheets, POP imprints, the warranty repair order for the motor and other docs to back the car up. Does it hurt the value?? it may but not a substantial amount..the car is what it is and no one can change that.
ALbert
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08-07-2005, 08:36 PM
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Re: Original motor vs. replacement
Albert, I'm glad that you brought up the "driver" vs "Show Car" issue. My COPO has a CE motor, replacement M-21, but original BE rear end. I have no history beyond the previous owner, and the NICB that says it was shipped to Berger 6/2/69. Since I tell everybody who looks at the car that it's incorrect and incomplete, I get a lot less static.
If I were to put the car up for sale, IMHO, that would change dramatically. I drive it about once a week to a cruise in, but it's not any more than a #3 car on a good day. You guys may have seen the pictures of it posted here, where I refered to it as a 20 footer. Point is, if you want a trailer queen, go for it. If you want a driver, go for it. It's not about the money until it goes on sale, or if you're in the market.  Andy 
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#3
08-07-2005, 09:21 PM
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Re: Original motor vs. replacement
Well said Andy!
[ QUOTE ] Albert, I'm glad that you brought up the "driver" vs "Show Car" issue. My COPO has a CE motor, replacement M-21, but original BE rear end. I have no history beyond the previous owner, and the NICB that says it was shipped to Berger 6/2/69. Since I tell everybody who looks at the car that it's incorrect and incomplete, I get a lot less static. If I were to put the car up for sale, IMHO, that would change dramatically. I drive it about once a week to a cruise in, but it's not any more than a #3 car on a good day. You guys may have seen the pictures of it posted here, where I refered to it as a 20 footer. Point is, if you want a trailer queen, go for it. If you want a driver, go for it. It's not about the money until it goes on sale, or if you're in the market. Andy [/ QUOTE ]
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Rich Pern Former Owner - 69 Camaro COPO "Tin Soldier"
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