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Danzo

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Interesting DZ stamp
« on: June 30, 2020, 10:27:34 PM »
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william

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Re: Interesting DZ stamp
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2020, 02:52:12 PM »
A friend is currently examining this car. He sent a pic of the VIN stamping by the oil filter. Looks real to me; it's a 618 casting. Asked him to get the casting date.

I still think the pad is a re-stamp; the V0314 part looks convincing but does not quite match up to other known March 14 dates.

Thoughts?
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Re: Interesting DZ stamp
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2020, 01:14:56 AM »
The misalignment of the D and the Z plus the spacing is what caught my eye. I agree with V0314 part, hard to make out any broach marks. Can you post the picture of the VIN? Car is right in my back yard. 

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Re: Interesting DZ stamp
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2020, 03:44:31 AM »
Hard to read as usual
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Re: Interesting DZ stamp
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2020, 12:10:30 PM »
The VIN stamping appears consistent with factory stamps in that location but of course even so the VIN doesn't indicate the car was a Z28 from the factory unless he has the original (legitimate) documentation and warranty book (P-t-P) matching the VIN, and even that wouldn't prove that the engine is the born with engine... 

I've never seen a real DZ engine stamping as 'odd' as that one.... so that is VERY doubtful!   It doesn't seem it was done with a gang holder.
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Re: Interesting DZ stamp
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2020, 01:18:25 PM »
I thought re-stamped also but wanted other educated opinions. No one disagreed.

He has accepted that. Still a great car; untouched real 10 10 X33 tag, pop, owner history.
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Re: Interesting DZ stamp
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2020, 11:56:48 AM »
The ad has been removed. William, did your friend purchase it? Can someone post the VIN?
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Re: Interesting DZ stamp
« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2020, 03:16:13 PM »
Yes he did. 124379N620600.
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Re: Interesting DZ stamp
« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2020, 09:47:43 PM »
Within a very few cars of my Z11 - makes sense. They were within a few days of each other - less than 375 cars. TO312HB, 03D build. Close to the same date on the tag ?

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