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Orphans - documentation or VIN-stamped drivetrains - in search of the original cars => 1967 - Orphans => Topic started by: HarrisFD on April 02, 2021, 06:59:07 PM

Title: 7N222201MQ L78 Block on Fleabay
Post by: HarrisFD on April 02, 2021, 06:59:07 PM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MQ-1967-Camaro-Big-Block-Chevy-396-375hp-4-Bolt-Main-Block-3902406-406-D-14-7-/373522801244?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

Weird "MR" stamp after MQ

Title: Re: 7N222201MQ L78 Block on Fleabay
Post by: CantRepeat on April 03, 2021, 11:30:07 AM

That is weird. I'm eager to learn if it's an actual factory mistake or just a horrible restamp.

Title: Re: 7N222201MQ L78 Block on Fleabay
Post by: 70L34 on April 03, 2021, 02:25:43 PM

I would guess it is legit. The MQ stamp looks good. MR was L78 with smog, which would have been odd to see coming from Norwood production.