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Fast67VelleN2O
06-08-2018, 03:59 PM
I have your complete engine, carbs to pan, just taken out of storage where its been for decades. Partial vin on pad is 7117944.

194377S117944
194677S117944

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/34750886_10160082281845538_6137317419112202240_n.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=7d6056ab19daa00846c27e530466b632&oe=5BBDD36F
Tracker1
06-13-2018, 12:08 AM
Wow, I hope it finds its way home.
tunes
06-13-2018, 12:33 AM
Wish I had the car!
Fast67VelleN2O
06-13-2018, 04:26 PM
I haven't been able to get any bites on the owner of the car yet. Who knows if its still out there.
BCreekDave
06-13-2018, 04:28 PM
Wonder if the car already has the "original, numbers matching" engine?
MosportGreen66
06-13-2018, 04:45 PM
As Matt agreed to, I posted the info on the NCRS Tech Forum where it now resides on the "Orphan Parts" thread.

Good luck to Matt with this gesture!

Dan
big gear head
06-13-2018, 05:32 PM
A friend of mine just bought a "numbers" 435 '67 car. I was going to get the VIN off of it Saturday, but the door was closed and I didn't want to mess with the car. I'll check it later. I'm trying to get him to bring it to SCR21.
RPOLS3
06-13-2018, 05:37 PM
Wonder if the car already has the "original, numbers matching" engine?

This would not be the first time I'm sure......
TimG
06-13-2018, 05:59 PM
Can you post a picture of the pad?
BJCHEV396
06-13-2018, 06:13 PM
If you had the car you would HAVE to buy the engine!How much do you think the value of the Vette would go up mated to it's original motor?30-35%?
cheveslakr
06-13-2018, 08:21 PM
If you had the car you would HAVE to buy the engine!How much do you think the value of the Vette would go up mated to it's original motor?30-35%?

I found a 427/435hp '69 block and offered it to the original owner. He said, "Can't be mine, my car has the original engine". Never took it any further because he bought the car that way and it would only hurt him. Problem is, it'll hurt the eventual buyer of that same car. Another moral dilemma.
That same car was at MCACN. If that were mine, I'd still purchase the original block but leave the fake in the car.
cheveslakr
06-13-2018, 08:23 PM
If you had the car you would HAVE to buy the engine!How much do you think the value of the Vette would go up mated to it's original motor?30-35%?

I found a 427/435hp/L89 '69 block and offered it to the original owner. He said, "Can't be mine, my car has the original engine". Never took it any further because he bought the car that way and it would only hurt him. Problem is, it'll hurt the eventual buyer of that same car. Another moral dilemma.
That same car was at MCACN. If that were mine, I'd still purchase the original block but leave the fake in the car.
Fast67VelleN2O
06-13-2018, 08:36 PM
Can you post a picture of the pad?

Here you go.
big gear head
06-13-2018, 10:16 PM
Just curious, what would something like that cost?
galveston
06-14-2018, 02:05 AM
Matt, what's the casting date of the block? heads?
L78 Fred
06-14-2018, 02:53 AM
Matt,

A friend of mine in PA bought a 67 427/435 HP new in 67 and it was stolen shortly afterward- he still after more than 50 years still carries the owners card everyday waiting for it to show up somewhere- when I saw your post I contacted him immediately- unfortunately its not his
his vin if this car turns up somewhere is 194677S109022

Best Wishes - I really hope this engine gets reunited with its body and owner
Fred
the427king
06-14-2018, 03:22 AM
"A friend of mine in PA bought a 67 427/435 HP new in 67 and it was stolen shortly afterward- he still after more than 50 years still carries the owners card everyday waiting for it to show up somewhere- when I saw your post I contacted him immediately- unfortunately its not his
his vin if this car turns up somewhere is 194677S109022"

For the current owner of this motor its fortunate it WASNT your friends motor ......
Big Block Bill
06-14-2018, 03:24 AM
Just curious, what would something like that cost?

Looks legit to me? Any other input from anyone else?

Bill
Fast67VelleN2O
06-14-2018, 03:51 PM
Matt, what's the casting date of the block? heads?

Block is dated D-1-7 casting number is 3904351. Heads are B-15-7 and D-3-7 casting number 3904391.
Fast67VelleN2O
06-14-2018, 03:53 PM
Looks legit to me? Any other input from anyone else?

Bill

Of course it's a legit stamping. That's after I cleaned the years of grease and surface rust off the pad.
MosportGreen66
06-14-2018, 04:17 PM
Of course it's a legit stamping. That's after I cleaned the years of grease and surface rust off the pad.

Agreed. Looks original.

Dan
TimG
06-14-2018, 05:04 PM
That pad looks great. Thank you.
HuggerSS
06-14-2018, 08:32 PM
Bob Harris just bought a 68 Camaro 396/375, M222, 456 with paperwork and a POP IN North Carolina and found the block on this sight in Alberta Canada
SBR
06-15-2018, 02:07 AM
Looks legit to me? Any other input from anyone else?

Bill

Real deal in my opinion.
Big Block Bill
06-15-2018, 03:23 AM
Of course it's a legit stamping. That's after I cleaned the years of grease and surface rust off the pad.

I feel you took my comment as an insult? I've seen many pads / stamps in the 35 years I played with Corvettes and I was only voicing my opinion as no one commented on it prior to me, no disrespect intended.

Bill
sixt9rsx33
06-16-2018, 01:11 PM
Bob Harris just bought a 68 Camaro 396/375, M222, 456 with paperwork and a POP IN North Carolina and found the block on this sight in Alberta Canada

Was it a Corvette Bronze no console car?