eBay '66 L78 El'Camino

[PeteLeathersac]

It's a topic that's been well covered before but sadly in today's world, 'numbers matching' means just that...nothing about it being THE original motor. .

Reading ads these days, it's often best to forget what it says and just look for what's not said? .

My favourite is the 'correct restamp' term...what a great oxymoron! .

I think it's excellent how the seller has been up front immediately when asked and not tried to sidestep the issue...personally I'd prefer situations like this w/ the 'correct' motor but unstamped. .

~ Pete

[mudjnky]

Is there anyway to prove that an engine has been restamped if it is not disclosed?

[Late BrakeU2]

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It's a topic that's been well covered before but sadly in today's world, 'numbers matching' means just that...nothing about it being THE original motor. .

Reading ads these days, it's often best to forget what it says and just look for what's not said? .

My favourite is the 'correct restamp' term...what a great oxymoron! .

I think it's excellent how the seller has been up front immediately when asked and not tried to sidestep the issue...personally I'd prefer situations like this w/ the 'correct' motor but unstamped. .

~ Pete


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Muscle semantics in todays world:

Whenever I now read an ad and it contains the terms "correct" or "numbers matching" I automatically interpret them to represent a car that does not retain it's "born in " driveline

[Rixls6]

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Muscle semantics in todays world:

Whenever I now read an ad and it contains the terms "correct" or "numbers matching" I automatically interpret them to represent a car that does not retain it's "born in " driveline

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I agree. We probably should all get used to looking at ads that way. A shame, but cleverly worded ads seems to be more prevalent than ever. Some are meant to mislead, others aren't.

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Muscle semantics in todays world:

Whenever I now read an ad and it contains the terms "correct" or "numbers matching" I automatically interpret them to represent a car that does not retain it's "born in " driveline

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I agree. We probably should all get used to looking at ads that way. A shame, but cleverly worded ads seems to be more prevalent than ever. Some are meant to mislead, others aren't.

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and original unrestored means at least one paint job after it left the factory but the color corresponds to the trim tag on the car which is not illeagal to replace. got it.

[mudjnky]

Does that mean that survivor is going to translate to older restoration?

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Does that mean that survivor is going to translate to older restoration?

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