Meaning of "numbrs matching" opinions please

[mrrec]

To many people, including most NCRS folks (they seem to almost encourage restamps), numbers matching means just that: the casting dates, stamped codes, etc. match the VIN and assy dates that are appropriate for the car VIN, assy date and/or docs - restamp/altered part or not.

I agree that some other term such as "ORIGINAL" numbers matching or "born with" is necessary to distinguish between the above definition and the real thing. I believe it is unfortunate that some use the term "numbers matching" to imply that the components are original to the car. Look how many fake Z28s and 435hp Vettes are numbers matching!!

I had a major Corvette parts seller tell me that he altered casting dates frequently and justified it by saying that since you can't tell, what's the problem? The problem is, it's deception. Plain and simple.

Dave