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Old 09-14-2009, 08:22 AM
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Here are some 0s, 2s & a 4 for comparison. These are confirmed originals.





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Old 09-14-2009, 03:56 PM
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Default Re: Does this stamped #1 look correct for Tonawanda

SGC,where are you located?
That is a known Tona assembly date for an L-78.
The stamp fonts look correct,but there are some who have those in there tool boxes so take that with a grain of salt...Seeing the metal pad paintless sure would help add to it's validity.
Which car did this originaly come out of?..a 1970 L-78 4spd. Nova or Chevelle?
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Old 09-14-2009, 07:46 PM
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Default Re: Does this stamped #1 look correct for Tonawanda

-----Stamping appears to me to be correct. The second didget is an "I" that appears to have been damaged. One ear is gone and therefore it looks similar to a "1". Do I get a prize??? ........Bill S
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Old 09-14-2009, 11:44 PM
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Default Re: Does this stamped #1 look correct for Tonawanda

Looks good to me - I worked at the Tonawanda complex back in the day. Multiple vendors caused slight variations in charactors. The only way that I know of to be positive is to have access to known, real stamps that were just prior and just after this stamp. If the charactors are the same - you can be pretty sure that it's a legit stamp. Al Grenning has a huge data base, but he only certifies Corvette stamps. Jerry probably has a good data base for Camaros.
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Old 09-15-2009, 12:38 AM
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Thanks all.

Appreciate all the feedback.

4 speed Chevelle built 11A out of Atlanta.

Motor still in car.
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Old 09-15-2009, 12:59 AM
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Default Re: Does this stamped #1 look correct for Tonawanda

One thing is sure....That is that nobody can give you a for sure answer based on the picture you supplied. The paint needs to be removed to really see the stamping. I would not make a decision to buy or not based on that picture.
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Old 09-15-2009, 11:02 PM
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Default Re: Does this stamped #1 look correct for Tonawanda

The one with only one leg on the top is fine, I have examples of the same "I" in my files. As far as the entire stamp, yes, remove the paint. Broach marks are a large part of the original heritage of a stamp.
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