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9N703338 396
« on: March 20, 2018, 11:51:08 PM »
« Last Edit: March 21, 2018, 04:57:12 PM by KurtS »
Bentley to friends :1969 SS/RS 396 owned 79
1969 SS 350 (sold)
1969 D.H.COPO replica 4spd. owned since 85
1967 302 4 spd 5.13

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Re: N703338 396
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2018, 01:01:57 AM »
I have doubts on the authenticity of the engine block stampings....

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Re: 9N703338 396
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: 9N703338 396
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2018, 01:23:14 AM »
Wasn't the vin stamped down by the bellhousing on a motor this late?

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Re: 9N703338 396
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2018, 01:13:09 PM »
It has several issues. Which are best not to discuss in an open forum. 
Bryon / 1968 Camaro SS 396 coupe - now old school 468 big block
1967 Camaro RS/SS 396 coupe L35/M40 - 4 generation family project
Looking for 68 Camaro with body # NOR 181016

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Re: 9N703338 396
« Reply #5 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....
Bryon / 1968 Camaro SS 396 coupe - now old school 468 big block
1967 Camaro RS/SS 396 coupe L35/M40 - 4 generation family project
Looking for 68 Camaro with body # NOR 181016

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Re: 9N703338 396
« Reply #6 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....
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Re: 9N703338 396
« Reply #7 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.
Bryon / 1968 Camaro SS 396 coupe - now old school 468 big block
1967 Camaro RS/SS 396 coupe L35/M40 - 4 generation family project
Looking for 68 Camaro with body # NOR 181016

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Re: 9N703338 396
« Reply #8 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.
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