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Orphans - documentation or VIN-stamped drivetrains - in search of the original cars => 1968 - Orphans => Topic started by: jaybee on September 03, 2015, 04:57:32 PM

Title: Z28 MO on MPLS CL
Post by: jaybee on September 03, 2015, 04:57:32 PM
Just spotted this on Minneapolis CL partial 18L382665 V0219MO.  Shortblock with non matching 65 heads.
Title: Re: Z28 MO on MPLS CL
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on September 03, 2015, 05:04:57 PM
Here's the description and link...

"I HAVE one small block chevy motor for sale.
casting number is 3914678
on deck extension #18L382665 V0219M0
cylinder heads casting # 3782461 1.94 intake / 1.50 exhaust date code H305
$12500."


Full VIN: 124378L382665
Seller contact info: Bob @ 218-556-4820

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/pts/5201956863.html

Paul
Title: Re: Z28 MO on MPLS CL
Post by: dutch on September 03, 2015, 11:32:38 PM
$12500 - HA! It'll be around for a long long time at that price..
Or does the rest of the matching drivetrain, VIN tag, and Protecto Plate come with it as a 'do one up yourself package'?   
Title: Re: Z28 MO on MPLS CL
Post by: Ramjett54 on September 03, 2015, 11:50:51 PM
It's maybe only worth that to one person
The guy with the car it came out of  :-\
Title: Re: Z28 MO on MPLS CL
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on September 04, 2015, 12:44:41 AM
It's maybe only worth that to one person
The guy with the car it came out of  :-\

And at that price, it better have the original alternator, carburetor, distributor, intake, etc. included!

Paul
Title: Re: Z28 MO on MPLS CL
Post by: x66 714 on September 04, 2015, 03:01:56 AM
I wonder if that should be 332665?...Joe
Title: Re: Z28 MO on MPLS CL
Post by: jaybee on September 04, 2015, 02:04:44 PM
I think there might be a bit of 'blue sky' in the pricing of what is basically a short block.  But maybe the owner of the car this came from might think otherwise.
Title: Re: Z28 MO on MPLS CL
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on September 15, 2015, 05:07:00 PM
I wonder if that should be 332665?...Joe

Nope, the seller added a photo and it shows 18L382665.

Paul
Title: Re: Z28 MO on MPLS CL
Post by: 68 Ragtop on September 15, 2015, 05:20:31 PM
It's maybe only worth that to one person
The guy with the car it came out of  :-\


Full VIN: 124378L382665


Well, in that case it may never sell. There is no record of any 1968 Camaro LOS VIN that high. Not even close. Interesting, huh?
Title: Re: Z28 MO on MPLS CL
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on September 15, 2015, 05:38:26 PM
Full VIN: 124378L382665

Well, in that case it may never sell. There is no record of any 1968 Camaro LOS VIN that high. Not even close. Interesting, huh?

Ragtop, full VIN was listed in reply #1.  :)

Paul
Title: Re: Z28 MO on MPLS CL
Post by: 68 Ragtop on September 15, 2015, 09:40:35 PM
Full VIN: 124378L382665

Well, in that case it may never sell. There is no record of any 1968 Camaro LOS VIN that high. Not even close. Interesting, huh?

Ragtop, full VIN was listed in reply #1.  :)

Paul

Yes. That is where I cut and pasted it from. I don't understand your point?

Perhaps my point was not clear. The last VIN on record from LOS is: 8L349164

VIN 8L382665 was never produced (unless there was some very odd anomoly). The car does not exist, therefore there is no owner of the car that would be willing to pay such an inflated price.
Title: Re: Z28 MO on MPLS CL
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on September 15, 2015, 10:35:09 PM
Now I see what you're saying, you didn't use the quote function above.  ;)

It probably is a stamping error. Happens alot when you're building 560 cars a day!  :)

Paul
Title: Re: Z28 MO on MPLS CL
Post by: KurtS on September 21, 2015, 03:28:33 AM
Actually, I've seen very few stamping errors over the years.
Yes, I bet this was 124378L332665. Engine stamp looks good, IMO.

The seller is shooting for the moon. I heard that it was bought at an estate sale for $800.
Title: Re: Z28 MO on MPLS CL
Post by: 68 Ragtop on September 21, 2015, 04:33:29 AM
Actually, I've seen very few stamping errors over the years.
Yes, I bet this was 124378L382665. Engine stamp looks good, IMO.

The seller is shooting for the moon. I heard that it was bought at an estate sale for $800.

That doesn't make any sense, because it is 124378L382665.

Do you mean 124378L332665, as suggested by X66 714?
Title: Re: Z28 MO on MPLS CL
Post by: KurtS on September 23, 2015, 08:29:36 PM
My bad. I'll edit it. :(