69 Z/28 trim tag and numbers verification

[EB69Z]

I have spent many years reading threads on this forum and I am now on the hunt for a 69 Z/28 project. I have found a Fathom Green 69 Z/28 that is a roller with a CE replacement block. The car has been acid dipped and prior to dipping the trim tag was removed. From what I gather the trim tag, VIN, and rear axle code align as well as the hidden VIN. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated!

[buenymayor]

Rear axle is stamped Jan 19 (0109), and tag is from a 4th week of September car, so those don't line up.

[Sauron327]

Dash top has been replaced. None of the reproduction dash VIN holes are correct. I've had to graft in the original area when replacing the dash top.

[bcmiller]

Well that's a reproduction dash so the VIN tag has been loose too. Check the partial VIN stampings. Doesn't sound like any of the drivetrain is original.

[EB69Z]

It is looking like this car has way too many red flags and it is a pass. Thank you for the feedback.

[ggtsvnv]

Out of curiosity does the trim tag look legitimate? Seems clean to me but I'm not a expert.

[Badshifter]

In addition to all the other info, why would the car be acid dipped? That was a thing in the 60's 70's race cars. But today?

[MO]

Rear axle is stamped Jan 19 (0109), and tag is from a 4th week of September car, so those don't line up.

Jan 9th

[MO]

In addition to all the other info, why would the car be acid dipped? That was a thing in the 60's 70's race cars. But today?

Most likely to strip the paint. Low effort.