69 vin by oil filter

[crobjones2]

Was it common practice to grind the rough area by the oil filter prior to stamping the vin?

[bertfam]

Nope. It's left rough.

Ed

[crobjones2]

makes me a little suspiciuos of this stamp

[tmodel66]

I'm no expert but I'd call foul on that. Restamp "I" Think.

[x77-69z28]

i will leave it to the experts, but it looks like they ground the paint off. could have left those marks.

[KurtS]

Do you have a pic of the general area?

[crobjones2]

Here is the original pic, if you need a better shot let me know (keep in mind the block is still in the car)
- I read some where that if they mis-stamped a block at the factory they ground it off and re-stamped it - if this is the case, is there any way to possibly see the previous VIN?

[crobjones2]

and here is the transmission VIN stamp for comparison

[KurtS]

I think it's original. Looks like the casting might have had some flash that was removed.
Do you have a pic of the engine pad?

[crobjones2]

here you go

[crobjones2]

and the full size pic

[KurtS]

Thanks! No question, that's the original pad stamping.

[x77-69z28]

its nice to be right every once in a while!