LS6 Pad Stamping

[talwell]

I am looking for a 454/450hp LS6 Manual block to put in a 1970 Chevelle. I ran across this block and was looking for opinions on the stampings. It is too easy to make a $500 block into a $5000 block with fake stampings.

http://i.ebayimg.com/20/!CCj+kw!CGk~$(KGrHqUOKm4Ez7W1e0MtBNLhl9QiEQ~~_12.J PG

[Rixls6]

Right off, the VIN is too early to be from a real LS6.
LS6 production started in December `69, and this VIN is more like October of `69.

[jbsides]

It looks like the broaching ends and is smooth the rest of the pad. Looks nicely re-gangstamped to me, too nicely. I've seen restamps from a guy in L.A. who does very, very similar work. Just my $.02US.

JB

[COPO]

For info, my LS-6 was one of the first few built and it had a mid December engine build date.

[Mr70]

Is the person selling that block standing in front of it,or behind it?..and who is it?

[Stefano]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COPO</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For info, my LS-6 was one of the first few built and it had a mid December engine build date. </div></div>

COPO.......where have you been?

[rubbinisracing]

What's the block casting date?

[talwell]

This block casting date is I-16-9.

I have not pressed them very hard for any history on it or if they will back it.

Anyone have a legit CRV block to sell? Or reasonably priced CRV (or possibly CRR) complete running motor?

[travlnz28]

A few days ago I posted an ad for a standard bore CRR. Check the ad and call me if you want pics. You would be welcome to post the pics on here for opinion of the experts.

[Mr. Chevy]

I think there are more LS6 cars around now then were made in 1970...

Rich

[firstgenaddict]

A few of those &quot;broach&quot; marks look a little skewed...

[69 Post Sedan]

Here is the block that is being questioned. BTW..Looks fake to me too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=290526418542&amp;viewitem

[olredalert]

-----Why under &quot;engine&quot; is this block described as a 6.5 liter 396??? Somebody hedging??? Also, who has looked closely at the casting #s? Several look too far off to me.
The two 3s arent the same size......Bill S

[talwell]

I got a response from the seller - said he thinks it is a restamp. Nice of him to mention this in his auction. Guess the winner will find out the hard way when they get a worthless $1900 block.