Short lived 68 Z28

[70w30]

I just asked him about it and he did replace the engine under warranty. Said it was using oil.

Back then GM was pretty easy going with replacement engines compared to today. The pulled engines didn't have to be sent back or anything. And being the service manager at the time getting a replacement would have been no problem.

He also said they didn't bother painting them back then. It would just slow them down and they were paid on rate. The faster they did the jobs the more they made. Kinda surprised he didn't paint it on his own car but that's probably the commodity mentality again.

He helped me pull a 455 once and I basically got out of the way other than handing him tools. Was amazed at his speed while never appearing hurried at all. That was from his time in the shop and being paid on rate.