Couple of 69Z Questions

[napa68]

Looking for an solid, educated, and experienced opinion on a couple of items. I am looking at a car that appeals to me quite a bit. Having said that, there is an item I am looking for a stronger opinion than mine,

This engine deck.......obviously it has been slightly decked. But, by what I can find, the font seems to be correct (I did find another Jan 7th deck). Opinions?

https://i.imgur.com/zOmyXMQl.jpg

Thoughts?

[NorCam]

I do not like the stamp myself. The fonts do not look right to me.

Hard to see the bumper in that image Tim? Got any better pics?

[Lynn]

You need Kurt S or Mike Jones to look at that one.
I see one issue that bothers me a bit, but another that makes me think it is real.

[Steve Shauger]

From what I can see due to the slight decking, it looks ok.

[William]

It does not compare with a another genuine V0107DZ stamping.

[napa68]

It does not compare with a another genuine V0107DZ stamping.

I found this, and felt while the font was diminished from the decking by comparison, it looked ok to this one. I don't have a data base like some of you hence why I put it out here.

[firstgenaddict]

IMHO the zeros and the V are different - spacing as well.
The zeros in the lower stamp are much more round. Less long oval -

Beautiful car... I've got a soft spot for Black RS/Z's with cowl hoods and enduras... there isn't a better looking car

[William]

Don't look the same to me.

VIN and body tag?

[olredalert]

----Many times endura bumpers just need a lot of time spent adjusting.
----Is it possible that there were letter "O's" and different number "0's and maybe the stamper grabbed the wrong one?....Bill S

[napa68]

Thanks everyone! You have helped immensely!

Tim

[TimG]

I'm not real familiar with 1969 Z28 stamps, but I'm pretty well versed in stamps in general. My data shows that they had gangs set up for each engine option for the day they stamped. You can't compare a 1967 June 3 built IL stamp to a 1967 June 3 JE stamp.
That being said, both V0107DZ stamps should be similar or identical. I wouldn't think they had two stamps set up.
I've seen some exceptions where they stamp the date only and return later to stamp the assembly letters, but you can tell as the letters are uneven.

[Kurt S]

That's a restamp...

[Steve Shauger]

From what I can see due to the slight decking, it looks ok.

I had an original stamping in my database dated 6/5/12 (same as the second stamping napa68 posted) and took a quick glance. I noticed the 0 were narrow on the stamping in question, but thought perhaps it was the picture angle and decking. Good catch!

[Jonesy]

Kurt beat me to it, yes thats a restamp. :biggthumpup: