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Old 01-21-2006, 01:18 AM
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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????
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Old 01-21-2006, 01:47 AM
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How about the trans stamping for a comparison.
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Old 01-21-2006, 03:02 AM
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Tom...My 70 Z28 is a Ca car, April built. It has the VIN on the pad.
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Old 01-21-2006, 03:11 AM
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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??
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Old 01-21-2006, 03:28 AM
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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!

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Old 01-21-2006, 03:47 AM
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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.

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Old 02-19-2006, 03:05 PM
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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.
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Old 02-19-2006, 03:57 PM
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Well Gordon, start out by letting us know what you found. Mabey it isn't as bad as you think. The pics didn't look too bad on ebay. Try not to be embarassed. If you don't know this stuff, you gotta learn sometime. It can be an exspensive learning process though. I bought a 70 Nova not too long ago. The guy that assembled it has no business working on ANYTHING mechanical.It is now a real nice car. Just time and money, anything can be made right.
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Old 02-19-2006, 04:26 PM
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If I'm trying to sell it I should point out some of the positives, motor seems to run great, as lumpy as it should be, no smoke, etc. A-arms have aluminum spacers, correct sway bars (f &amp; r), floor mounted gas pedal. Most of interior looks great. Basically all there just alot of real dumb fit and finish goof ups, like rear pass marker light in upside down (bevel on the bottom), radio doesn't work, paint thin in alot of places, doors repainted hastily, drivers door fits poorly especially to upper weatherstripping (which is very loose), drivers window very floppy, endura nose cracked (looks like it was repaired at some point with bondo), metal door edge guards weren't removed when painted, poor stripe finish (some tape edge seeps), quick undercoating job (alot came off in car wash) doesn't appear to be hiding anything though, a few bondo cracks on hood. Overall it has all the bits its just not nearly the way it should be for the price I paid. I was willing to pay good money for a car I could tinker with and fix the small stuff and end up with a really nice driver, but for what I paid, I feel I got hosed. I didn't pay good money for a car I would have to do a thorough going through.

Sorry......I'm just venting now.
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Old 02-19-2006, 05:07 PM
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Hey, this venting bit is really theraputic! The more I talk about it,I'm actually getting a little pi$$ed off instead of just being depressed. I want to publicly thank you guys for your site and your personal comments, both are very insightful and informative. It's nice to correspond with people who know their stuff and who have probably been in my position at one time or another. For that I'll be sending a donation to help ensure this site will continue to educate and inform enthusiasts. Having a priceless resource at your finger tips is a reassuring feeling, knowing that you can bounce your opinions off the people "in the know", and you will get a dozen intelligent responses. Like the little guy with the sign says: YOU GUYS ROCK!! I would like to hear what anybody has to say about my options concerning my dilemma.
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