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I did use Charleys at Barrett Jackson...he's right...you can literally be 3 feet away and get a clear view...
The only problem was...I didn't have a clue as to what I was looking at!! Thanks for trying to help...Charley! ![]()
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Charlie,
Please do not get me wrong, again for recreational "broach watching" or a quick team agreement for judging - the scope is great and does not require any removal of equipment. When I represent a client and my name is going on the line in a written apprisal of a vehicle, say for a for pre purchase inspection - I am not too worried about being polite... The judge and opposing counsel will not be for sure if I get involved in litigation later and I turn out to be wrong.... So I politely ask for a hands on inspection-using this. Works just fine, and the result can be photographed through the magnifier the for precise comparison. Good sellers have nothing to hide. ![]() ![]() Phil ![]() |
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Everyone has their own system.
The scope makes it easier to look at the pads in an un-obtrusive way. When you are looking at one car for 1 customer, you don't need to be polite. Heck, I remove the alternator completely. As well as a valve cover, air cleaner, and trim rings. ![]() How many people are going to let you do that on a show field? The scope is great at the auctions, because you can walk around, and look closely at the pads without disassembeling the cars. At Bloomington Gold this year, the restamps outnumbered the authentic pads 7 out of every 10 cars. Maybe even more, because I didn't look at junk. As an apprasier, you should absolutly have one of these scopes. Give it a try, if you are not completely delighted and amazed, send it back for a full refund. I suspect you have never tried one before?? The engine pad is right there. How about the numbers on the fuel pump, will your little magnifier work for that? They work GREAT. I love mine, but not only am I the ..........I am also a member. ![]() One thing however that is completely true: IT IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE PERSON USING IT. The art of deception climbs to a new level each day. If you are inexperienced, or unsure - You must absolutely consult an expert. ![]() |
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The engine pad is right there. How about the numbers on the fuel pump, will your little magnifier work for that? [/ QUOTE ] Yes! With two simple bends it will compact and fold up to go anywhere the tips of my two fingers can go. It is really handy for getting into position to see the stamped VIN # up by the oil filter area, and I have also attached it to a small extention mirror to look at reverse areas to get a close look at the casting dates typically located at the rear of the block where acceess is more difficult due to the firewall overhang. 7 out of 10 restamps at an NCRS meet... That is a very sad statistic indeed. Hey are you stilll running into the desperates that are fabricating casting dates on blocks from raised epoxy?? Phil ![]() |
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------Broach-busters work and Jeff is a stand-up guy. I have one and use it all the time.........Bill S
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Hey are you stilll running into the desperates that are fabricating casting dates on blocks from raised epoxy?? Phil ![]() [/ QUOTE ] They are trying it all. If you can imagine a way to falsify numbers they are doing it. It really has gotten even better than that. I've heard of remanufactured cast numbers that are pretty close. (Have't seen an example yet) It is really getting pretty sad. The fake POP's are so good now, you find yourself examining the glue. ![]() Soon the only way to tell will be carbon dating ![]() |
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------Broach-busters work and Jeff is a stand-up guy. I have one and use it all the time.........Bill S [/ QUOTE ] Yes he is!! Phil ![]() |
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7 out of 10 restamps at an NCRS meet [/ QUOTE ] This is not too surprising...
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You guys are losers........
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The more I think about it...I think I want one of those contraptions...I can't see [censored] anymore...Jeff send me instructions...
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