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1968 Camaro Z/28 Sequoia Green
« on: December 25, 2014, 07:25:34 AM »
This car only has about 10,000 Miles on it. Why did they do a resto? Engine VIN stamp looks too close to the back for the gang stamp to clear. Re-stamp? .. Danny
     
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Re: 1968 Camaro Z/28 Sequoia Green
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2014, 02:44:06 PM »
I asked over on the Yenko site (but got '0' responses - I'm not one of the 'group' over there nor do know much about Van Nuys cars admittedly) but is it normal for the assembly date stamp and vin code to be reversed compared to Norwood stampings?
I'm used to seeing the assembly stamp on the right side of the pad often very close to the front edge like my car's version and was wondering if the L cars were normally different in that sense..
The stamping does look pretty fresh to me considering.. but again I'm certainly no expert!

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Re: 1968 Camaro Z/28 Sequoia Green
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2014, 05:34:49 PM »
Yes, not only reversed, as I didn't even remember that. But if the stamp is too close to the head, like it was stamped, then assembled. I may request some more pictures of that and the MO stamp. And maybe the trans VIN and build also. .. D

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Re: 1968 Camaro Z/28 Sequoia Green
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2014, 05:54:31 PM »
Clearly a restamp.

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Re: 1968 Camaro Z/28 Sequoia Green
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2014, 07:18:32 PM »
Engines were assembled and date stamped at engine plant - Flint. So same whether Norwood or LA.
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Re: 1968 Camaro Z/28 Sequoia Green
« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2014, 08:33:53 AM »
Block was decked years ago. Someone recently added the #'s to the pad. Probably original block.
Was original paint, though I'm not sure how nice.
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Re: 1968 Camaro Z/28 Sequoia Green
« Reply #6 on: December 26, 2014, 05:05:03 PM »
That car's VIN is two after mine. for the line process guys, my SCH # is J543, and the body # is 39094. would that mean that this car was four cars behind mine on the assembly line?
Not that that has any importance, but the closest to mine that I have seen.
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Re: 1968 Camaro Z/28 Sequoia Green
« Reply #7 on: December 26, 2014, 07:36:31 PM »
It means it came thru the wall from Fisher after yours, probably 4-6 cars later. Remember LOS built full-size too.
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Re: 1968 Camaro Z/28 Sequoia Green
« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2014, 08:29:31 AM »
Kurt, I got a message back from the owner. Here is his reply.

  For once you don't know what you are talking about.... I have all the docs, owners, etc. until this car was new. It has never been decked. I have stamped hundreds of cars, but this one is original.  Why in the world would you think this pad had been decked? 

 I was just curious, as you must have some info from years past about this block? Pictures? I would love to send him a picture or some documentation. Scary, as a friend of mine was starting to look at this car kinda seriously. I have stopped him from purchasing about 6 fake cars. I love this sight, or is it site? It's late  ;D... Danny

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Re: 1968 Camaro Z/28 Sequoia Green
« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2014, 02:30:29 PM »
The block does not look like it has been machined.   The numbers are in the wrong places but we all have seen stamps changed at the factory.   Accidents happen, people get rushed, it is assembly line.  As discussed on another site the car is now restored and repainted.  It was original paint but now it is not.   Look at the car and the facts before rushing to judgment.   With that said current bid is 52k and that is all the money to me.  Reserve is not met?   The mileage is a plus.   

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Re: 1968 Camaro Z/28 Sequoia Green
« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2014, 03:19:09 PM »
. I have stamped hundreds of cars, but this one is original.

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Re: 1968 Camaro Z/28 Sequoia Green
« Reply #12 on: December 27, 2014, 05:46:50 PM »
I have a CE block with the stamp on the lower side of the pad where the vin USUALLY is

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Re: 1968 Camaro Z/28 Sequoia Green
« Reply #13 on: December 27, 2014, 06:18:37 PM »
Car was on ebay in 2003.
Advertised as decked by Rick B then and I know someone that looked at it. Rick is a member of TC.
All that doesn't matter - small blocks were stamped on the inboard side of the pad!!

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Re: 1968 Camaro Z/28 Sequoia Green
« Reply #14 on: December 27, 2014, 07:41:30 PM »
Clearly a restamp.

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Agreed. Aren't the VIN characters a little too even (and too close to the head) for original stampings ? JMO -

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