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Originality / V1220DZ, Is it original or a restamp

« on: October 08, 2020, 03:05:56 PM »

Is the partial VIN and engine assembly stamping original or a restamp?

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Originality / Original or Restamp of V1218DZ and 19N569354

« on: September 27, 2020, 01:01:54 AM »

Does this appear to be the original V1218DZ  and 19N569354 stampings or restamps?

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Originality / Norwood 12C should it be a Rosewood Steering Wheel

« on: September 27, 2020, 12:57:44 AM »

On a Norwood 12C Z/28, should it be a Rosewood Steering Wheel?

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Originality / X33 Written on cowl just below PBT

« on: September 27, 2020, 12:51:29 AM »

Is this consistent with other Norwood 12C Z/28's to have X-33 written just below the PBT inspection stamps?

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Originality / 12 Bolt Axle Tube Stamping

« on: September 24, 2020, 02:46:53 PM »

Is it normal for a letter on the first row of the axle tube stamping to be out of alignment or was it stamped with a gang holder like the partial VIN and engine suffix stamps?
Also, is the missing bottom leg of the letter "E" a known variation?

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Originality / 69 Z/28 Deck Lid Stripes

« on: September 23, 2020, 02:16:43 AM »

Should the deck lid stripes on a Z/28 stop are the bottom of the spoiler or continue on as on this Camaro?

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Originality / PTB On Los Angeles Cars

« on: September 20, 2020, 04:55:17 AM »

Just want to confirm that the PTB inspectors ink stamps were Norwood only.
I am looking at this Los Angeles Camaro and I was surprised to see the PTB ink stamps

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Originality / Cowl Tag and Engine Stamp

« on: September 07, 2020, 03:47:00 PM »

Do the cowl tag and engine stamp look to be original?
The font style of the number six on the engine stamp caught my eye as it appears not to have a rounded top.
May I also as about the font style on the letters D and Z.

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Originality / 3956618 Casting Date Mold Variation

« on: September 06, 2020, 05:17:51 PM »

Is this a know variation on 3956618 where the casting date letter and numbers are not raised?

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Originality / Norwood X33 Trim Tag, Original, Original With New Rivets or For Display Only

« on: September 05, 2020, 03:11:00 AM »

Does this Norwood X33 Trim Tag look to be original and never removed or original but removed during restoration or one of those "for display only" reproductions?

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Originality / CE Stamped Block for a Camaro

« on: September 04, 2020, 03:20:37 AM »

For a Camaro, were CE stamped short blocks assembled at Flint and held in Chevrolet inventory to be shipped upon receipt of a dealer warranty claim or were the CE stamped short blocks assembled after a warranty claim was received and then shipped to the dealer?

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Originality / 69 Camaro with molded door panels

« on: August 29, 2020, 01:07:36 AM »

For a 69 Camaro to come with molded door panels, were houndstooth or comfortweave seats required?

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Originality / Decode 08 9 V on a CE stamped block

« on: August 22, 2020, 12:43:29 AM »

Does 08 9 V on the machined surface on the bottom of the passenger side back corner indicate a Flint assembly date on a CE block?
The block is a 3970010 with a casting date of G 28 9

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Originality / 4 Bolt Main Brass Oil Line Fitting $80

« on: August 16, 2020, 01:19:29 AM »

Is a 4 Bolt Main Brass Oil Line Fitting bought from Weatherhead really worth $80 a piece.
Is this even the correct factory line manufacturer?

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Originality / 69 Z/28 Four Leaf Springs, is there an exact reproduction

« on: August 15, 2020, 04:38:59 PM »

For a 69 Z/28, has anyone found a reproduction that are an exact match for factory originals four leaf rear springs?