Needing reassurance on purchase

[Grusum]

Thanks for doing that for me

[70Z]

Is the vin supposed to be stamped there? The reason I ask is mine only has the CTB stamp on that pad.

Jack, Chuck, Rick, anyone????

[COPO]

How about the trans stamping for a comparison.

[TDW]

Tom...My 70 Z28 is a Ca car, April built. It has the VIN on the pad.

[Grusum]

Once I get the car home, I will check the bell housing flange as well as take a pencil rubbing off of the tranny for comparison( I just learned that trick from you guys )If I find a ground off spot on the rough casting our suspicions will be confirmed. But if the gang stamp lines up right I will feel alot better. Why would someone go through the trouble to restamp it and then not do it right??

[JOZW30]

Good question, I've got a 72 Olds W30 that has a replacement block, and it has only the last three digits of the VIN stamped UPSIDE DOWN on the pad!

Maybe a lazy dealer replacement? Most likely just some Dufus that didn't know better.......

Enjoy your new toy!

Joe

[Rick H]

I am not going to repost what I have already said about this car. I think the car is very nice and you should enjoy it. Fix the little stuff and have a blast. The car is very cool.

Rick H.

[Grusum]

Well here it is. The car arrived on Thurs. night. I'm so disappointed that I'm close to inconsolable. The car is definitely a 3 dressed up as a 9. I'm so embarassed of myself, that's why I haven't posted til now. I can't believe I got hosed. You purists would laugh at it. So many things wrong I wouldn't know where to start. ALOT of money for a poorly finished car. I can't even go into my garage to look at it. Sure wish I'd had found you guys sooner. Willing to take a loss on her if anyone is interested. I just want it out of my garage.

[real_fast]

I'll have to say some of these forums are very good reading material; better than some of the magazines I read.

I would say there will probably come a day you'll be glad you have the car.

[Grusum]

OH MY GOD! I didn't realize the #s were in there, I thought they were on the flange where the blower mounts. My bad, I'll check again and get back. Hey you guys, THANK YOU for your support and advice. That comes from my heart, very much appreciated.