[Lynn]

Jim (cars):

Hope you understand the scepticism on this board. Lots of knowledgeable guys, and there have been frauds uncovered before. Some obvious, some not so obvious.

Hopefully we can look at all the FACTS and then each person can come to their own conclusion. Looking back at your first auction for this car, I don't see where you used either Ed's name or Lopata's name. However, your auction does state:

"I have spoke with the COPO pro on this car, gave him all the # and he said it was the real deal."

Most folks would take that to mean Ed, or at least someone in the know. As far as any restamps, there have been requests for pictures of your engine pad and partial VIN as well as the one owned by 69L72SS. Think all of us would like to see those pics as well as Trim Tag pics.

As to whether you actually accused anyone of restamping a motor to match this car, I have yet to see a copy of any such email. If anyone has such evidence, let's see it. Getting information second and third hand isn't very reliable. Stories get changed. If in fact you did accuse 69L72SS of restamping his engine without knowing the history, and I am not saying you did, that would sure put a dent in the old integrity. If it turns out you purchased a restamped block, then I would think you would want to pursue that, and at the very least, expose the fraud who sold it to you. We would all like to avoid those guys.

Hopefully all can keep an open mind until more facts come out.

Just my opinion.

Lynn