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Orphans - documentation or VIN-stamped drivetrains - in search of the original cars => 1969 - Orphans => Topic started by: ko-lek-tor on March 20, 2018, 11:51:08 PM

Title: 9N703338 396
Post by: ko-lek-tor on March 20, 2018, 11:51:08 PM
1969 375HP 396 JJ BLOCK 427 ALUMINUM HEADS!!! https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F183137198633
Title: Re: N703338 396
Post by: bcmiller on March 21, 2018, 01:01:57 AM
I have doubts on the authenticity of the engine block stampings....

Title: Re: 9N703338 396
Post by: KurtS on March 21, 2018, 04:57:53 PM
As do I. The lines on the pad sure don't look parallel to me.....among other issues.
Title: Re: 9N703338 396
Post by: 262jp on March 22, 2018, 01:23:14 AM
Wasn't the vin stamped down by the bellhousing on a motor this late?
Title: Re: 9N703338 396
Post by: bcmiller on March 22, 2018, 01:13:09 PM
It has several issues. Which are best not to discuss in an open forum. 
Title: Re: 9N703338 396
Post by: bcmiller on March 22, 2018, 02:38:16 PM
Dave, you can post whatever you want, but it could possibly help dishonest people.  Just sayin' 

Dates, well they can vary A LOT on a low production engine.  If it's real....
Title: Re: 9N703338 396
Post by: HawkX66 on March 22, 2018, 03:06:42 PM
Dave, you can post whatever you want, but it could possibly help dishonest people.  Just sayin' 

Dates, well they can vary A LOT on a low production engine.  If it's real....
Gone...
Title: Re: 9N703338 396
Post by: bcmiller on March 22, 2018, 03:31:45 PM
There is always a fine line between helping those who need the information for honest reasons and those with those who intend to mislead.  Just don't want to educate the next guy so that it is closer to correct the next time.
Title: Re: 9N703338 396
Post by: HawkX66 on March 22, 2018, 05:43:43 PM
There is always a fine line between helping those who need the information for honest reasons and those with those who intend to mislead.  Just don't want to educate the next guy so that it is closer to correct the next time.
Perfectly understandable.