Re: 70 l89 NOVA?
 

the W matches all Willow Run BB Nova VINs that i can find that are posted online..

august 1st cast date...thats early...lol..if the stamp is right..it was machined 7 days later...

Re: 70 l89 NOVA?
 

I believe you on the W...like I said I'm no expert.

Re: 70 l89 NOVA?
 

i'm with ya..the W was weird to me too..ya aint no spring chicken ya been around, i value your opinion

Re: 70 l89 NOVA?
 

FWIW, It's not the "W" that bothers me.

Re: 70 l89 NOVA?
 

Black, whats the concern? id like to hear all opinions...open communication here..if its not legit..i want to know...i value your opinion

if you dont want to be specific..is it the engine code or VIN? i am by no means an expert..i am an observer...or PM me..i get it

Re: 70 l89 NOVA?
 

Would a real early car have a VIN derivative of 10W181xxx?
I am more versed in Camaro engine stampings but I dont like the "broach marks".
Looks like they were made up by someone using coarse grit sandpaper.

Re: 70 l89 NOVA?
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: scuncio</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow. Pretty cool. The W in the VIN stamp looks a little off to me, but I'm not a Nova expert by any means. </div></div>

The &quot;peak&quot; on the W looks a bit low compared to others I have seen including my 69 L78.

Re: 70 l89 NOVA?
 

Is it me or do the broach marks look a little funny? I can't decide if they are original or not. See the original L78 Nova block stamp I had about 10 years ago.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...6/DSCN4491.jpg

Paul

Re: 70 l89 NOVA?
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jonesy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Would a real early car have a VIN derivative of 10W181xxx?
I am more versed in Camaro engine stampings but I dont like the &quot;broach marks&quot;.
Looks like they were made up by someone using coarse grit sandpaper. </div></div>
Great question Jonesy, but I became aware of these type oddities/ discrepancies when this similar engine came up for sale on eBay. http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=14633.0
This may explain how a late vin can be assigned to and early assembled engine

Not real crazy about broach lines either.

Re: 70 l89 NOVA?
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1969L78Nova</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

The &quot;peak&quot; on the W looks a bit low compared to others I have seen including my 69 L78. </div></div>

I agree. The peak in the W is too low.