68 Camaro Z/28 19438L316937 Orphan Block

[SuperNovaSS]

Anyone know this car? I bought the block today. It came as a complete long block with 1970 3927186 2.02/1.60 heads. It also had the original oil pan, timing cover, and balancer. The engine was built as a 350. If the owner is out there looking for the original block please let me know.


Thanks,

Jason

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[SuperNovaSS]

I'm not sure how I goofed on the VIN in the title. Would a moderator mind changing the totle to the correct VIN, 124378L316937?


Thanks,

Jason

[SuperNovaSS]

Another block back where it belongs.

Jason


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[PeteLeathersac]

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Nicely played Jason!
How far away were the car and original lump from each other also being a '68, do you know what if anything the owner had proving it was a real Z-28?
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~ Pete

[SuperNovaSS]

Where I found the block was about 20 miles away fr where the car now resides. The owner knew it was a Z but has no docs. The car still has the 6k tach, cowl plenum hole, 4 leaf springs, etc. it is always exciting to get parts to the right home.


Jason

[scuncio]

I'll bet that made his day. Very cool.

[mockingbird812]

Way to go Jason. Most impressive!!!

[DW31S]

What are the odds?

[cook_dw]

Awesome.. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif


Any details about the car? Color &amp; interior options?

[iluv69s]

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[SuperNovaSS]

Thanks guys. I didn't see the car. He said it was originally Grecian Green with black deluxe interior. I think he said it was an RS as well.



Jason

[NorCam]

Good deal...nice work to find the original car. How did that come about to put you both together?

[SuperNovaSS]

The car was still registered. I got his address and sent him a letter including a picture of the block pad. A couple days later the phone rang. We only live about an hour apart so he drove down as soon as he could and we loaded it up.


Jason

[NorCam]

Good on you Jason. The right thing to do and such a great outcome. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif

[cook_dw]

I would have sent the letter in ransom letter style with cutout letters... &quot;If you ever want to see your block again.....&quot; lol Kidding


It would have been funny though...

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SuperNovaSS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The car was still registered. I got his address and sent him a letter including a picture of the block pad. A couple days later the phone rang. We only live about an hour apart so he drove down as soon as he could and we loaded it up.


Jason </div></div>

Great deal Jason! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[169indy]

Orphan No more!

That is a great story.

[DW31S]

Kinda like the old Dirty Harry movie.....&quot;go to phone booth and ......... make sure you're alone&quot;