[Lynn]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes it has a bunch of crap wrong with it but if it has the orig engine I would love to have it. I look at radiator, deep groove pullys, rad cap, cowl induction seal that is not on inside out and all those options, guages, console, rosewood, power windows, remote mirror,chambered, deluxe interior. Cool car that has potential. Need to see the engine #'s though. </div></div>

I agree. Engine is the key.

I also agree the elongated 7 is consistent with other LA cars. Problem is that the partial on the trans doesn't have the same elongated 7. They would have been stamped about the same time with the same gang set up. One other complication: looks like the trans was hit twice. Perhaps the first one was struck so poorly, that someone tried to duplicate it at a later date. Should have left it alone. Also, doesn't the &quot;1&quot; cast in the tranny case indicate it was cast in January? If so, it is looking more promising.

As for the DZ stamp, there is no difference between a Norwood DZ and an LA DZ. Both of those were stamped in Flint. It is only the partial vin that was stamped in LA or Norwood. I can't tell from that pic whether it is legit. I am betting that KurtS can tell. Also, although the ad says the engine was built 3/21, I can't make out the 3 at all. If it is really 2/21, that is a bit more realistic assuming they got the casting date correct.

Car just needs some serious investigation. Like Charley says, it does have some great options. Looking above the tank would be a great place to start. Born with engine and trans would make it a pretty good deal at theat price.