66 Chevlle SS Opinion
 

This is the stamp pad from a 66 Chevelle SS that I'm looking to buy. I never had a 1966 and the Protecto-plate shows the same assembly stamp code but does not include the "H". I don't think this should be there. Does anybody know? Thanks, Ed

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Re: 66 Chevlle SS Opinion
 

The H indicates that the engine originally used a Holley carb. I am not sure if it would be on the POP or not.


Jason

Re: 66 Chevlle SS Opinion
 

Jason is correct the "H" is holley and is not on the protecto plate this is my 67 plate and efh suffix I also have a 66 edh and the same story.

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It's not on the engine suffix part of the POP, but the H for Holley is still present in the upper LH corner of the plate.

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It's not on the engine suffix part of the POP, but the H for Holley is still present in the upper LH corner of the plate.

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I wondered what that "H" was for https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif lern something every day https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: 66 Chevlle SS Opinion
 

This is a picture of the stamp unit used in the old days along with one of the number pins it held. Once the numbers are installed, there is a safety pin like wire that holds them in. You can see it on the stamper. Hard to see how the numbers would get out of alignment. Look at the Tonawanda stamp. Nice and straight.

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http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/44...500x500Q85.jpg

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I think I've seen that stamp before. The vin seems fishy. Be careful if it's a car you are considering buying. There's a guy that used to be a member here that could tell you for sure. www.mysterychevelle.com

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The vin seems fishy.

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif Ya think!!

Re: 66 Chevlle SS Opinion
 

The assembly stamp looks good, vin doesn't.

Re: 66 Chevlle SS Opinion
 

Ed, I'll bet Mike Crown could tell you if its alright. 66L34 above posted a link to his site. You can contact him from there.

Re: 66 Chevlle SS Opinion
 

Looks like an early Atlanta stamp pad ...
Tonawanda stamp was gang style...
The VIN was stamped individually...I have seen later pads (May 66) with the "A" for Atlanta squeezed into the pad appearing as if the "A" was stamped in after the VIN had already stamped...I have a few atlanta pad photos that are similar to the pad that is posted. Looking at my sequence of atlanta pads, it is apparent that the font size changed at certain times in the production year... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif
One more thing, the "H" in the pad is correct

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Looks like an early Atlanta stamp pad ...
Tonawanda stamp was gang style...
The VIN was stamped individually...I have seen later pads (May 66) with the "A" for Atlanta squeezed into the pad appearing as if the "A" was stamped in after the VIN had already stamped...I have a few atlanta pad photos that are similar to the pad that is posted. Looking at my sequence of atlanta pads, it is apparent that the font size changed at certain times in the production year... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif
One more thing, the "H" in the pad is correct

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Orlando, I believe the deck pad in question is from a Baltimore car...
Ed, please correct me if I am wrong.

Re: 66 Chevlle SS Opinion
 

Jacquie:

I just wrote Mike Crown to see what he thought about the pad. It is a Baltimore Chevelle. I have seen many stamp pads such as 63 409 pad stamps that look like someone did it in their garage. I'm inclined to think the VIN stamp is original on this one. I'll let you know when I hear from the wizard. Ed

Re: 66 Chevlle SS Opinion
 

Thanks for everybody's input. I'll just stick to what I know from now on. The pad is not original. Ed

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That's too bad, Ed. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif
Just another example of why doing your homework and running this stuff by those in the know is so important! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif

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That's too bad, Ed. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif
Just another example of why doing your homework and running this stuff by those in the know is so important! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif

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Well said.

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Thanks for everybody's input. I'll just stick to what I know from now on. The pad is not original. Ed

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Hey Ed, did the seller say that was the original stamping? Is he selling the car as numbers matching? Where is it advertised, if anywhere? Thanks.

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Thanks Jacquie.

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It's certainly an atypical looking stamp pad, even for a re-stamp...Does anyone know how the stamp date matches up against the cast date? Does anyone have an early baltimore pad (late 65) that they would be willing to share? Just curious to see how it compares?