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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: RUNUTZ on February 10, 2017, 07:50:06 PM

Title: NOS crate ZL1
Post by: RUNUTZ on February 10, 2017, 07:50:06 PM

http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/chevrolet-427-zl-1-engine-block-found-new-in-crate-stored-for-40-years/ar-AAmMAvK?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartanntp

Title: Re: NOS crate ZL1
Post by: z28z11 on February 11, 2017, 01:28:56 AM

If this is the same one that popped up here locally on CL a couple of years ago, it's about 30 miles from me in Murfreesboro, TN - if I remember correctly, it's got a casting date of late '69 or '70, legit from what I saw, but a service engine (OTC) if I remember. I still have some additional pics around, be glad to share them if I can locate them. Hefty price tag, to be sure - but way cool.

Regards,
Steve

Title: Re: NOS crate ZL1
Post by: 69Z28-RS on February 11, 2017, 06:13:48 AM

Yes, I talked to them at the time also Steve... but didn't they also have NOS heads as well?  I had photos, but I looked recently and couldn't find them...

Many ZL-1 engines were purchased via the service department; I knew several people who bought them for Road Racing Camaros and Corvettes in the 70's... 

Title: Re: NOS crate ZL1
Post by: cook_dw on February 11, 2017, 01:02:53 PM

I remember this..  Although not much about it..  Steve get on the hunt for those photos..!!..  Might need to give the Camaro bluetick hound a call..  lol

Title: Re: NOS crate ZL1
Post by: rare396bronze on February 11, 2017, 09:17:58 PM

Neat item. Just been busy moving things in garage for my new purchase Darrell!

Title: Re: NOS crate ZL1
Post by: cook_dw on February 11, 2017, 10:00:00 PM

Ohhhh reeeeeaaaallllllyyyyyy

Title: Re: NOS crate ZL1
Post by: JKZ27 on February 11, 2017, 10:14:28 PM

Does someone here own this thing?  :D

What would one do with this block after buying it? Would seem more like buying a gold ingot than a performance part for use.