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#31
11-13-2006, 03:51 AM
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Re: L78 VIN stamp photos
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Jeff, neither are restamps. I pulled both the engine and trans myself and both have different fonts. I think I may have to contact CRG on this one. I know everyone is thinking, how do you know they are original stampings? They are and I can prove it. Strange.... [/ QUOTE ] There are always exceptions to the rule. I am sure CRG would like to see the pictures, and hear your story. I would imagine that there are 1000's of "not typical" original stampings out there. This was done on a fast moving assembly line, and the guy doing it - used a big hammer.  
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#32
11-14-2006, 12:57 AM
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Re: L78 VIN stamp photos
The harder the stamp is struck, the deeper the impression and the larger it will look. If not struck perfectly at 90° to the block, one end could appear larger than they other end.
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#33
11-14-2006, 08:30 AM
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Re: L78 VIN stamp photos
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Are you sure the trans and engine were always stamped with the same gang stamp? I have seen more then one example of legit vin stamps where the fonts (6's and 9's) on the block and transmission were different. Can this be explained? [/ QUOTE ] There's the outside chance it could have a in-plant repair that required a new block or trans (and hence a VIN stamp on the new component). But these happened very infrequently. They should match. I've seen lots that don't, cause one was stamped years later....
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