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Research Topics & Reports / Re: 69 decklid emblem holes

« on: April 27, 2009, 02:47:02 AM »

 I have a 06A X33D80 very late June build N6647XX and it has one set of holes in front of the spoiler, hope this helps some.

Jerry K.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: can not find vin number on a DZ block

« on: March 23, 2009, 10:17:57 PM »

Thanks for the input Kurt!!!!! 

Jerry K.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: can not find vin number on a DZ block

« on: March 22, 2009, 11:53:46 PM »

I've gotten a question about my engine and transmission VIN numbers not looking like they were from the same stamping mechinism and if that constitutes my engine not being authentic.  That makes me wonder!!! If some more experienced members could look at my postings  with the pictures and let me know my numbers are reasonable and that it is possible that the transmission and engine could have been stamped with different tools I would greatly appreciate it.  In Jerry MacNeish's book the picture of the VIN on engine block by the oil filter has straight 6s and 9s, like mine, and the tranmission VINs in the book also look like mine so I figured my junk was authentic.  But if they were 100% stamped with the same gangholder at the same time then mine would have to be wrong, is that a correct assumption?


Thanks in advance,
Jerry K.

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1969 - Orphans / Re: 9N596998 Engine Block on Ebay

« on: March 19, 2009, 09:48:56 PM »

Paul you are correct, I was not paying enough attention, I'm so used to seeing "DZ" (the quotes around the DZ are for sarcasim  ) blocks being advertised in this section I assumed that's what this auction was advertising which after reading carefully it is not.

Jerry

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: can not find vin number on a DZ block

« on: March 19, 2009, 09:31:17 PM »

The last 2 digits are the same size and basically the same font, the last digit does appear a little lower then the rest of the set.  I've attached a picture of the transmission VIN stamp and it not the same as the block.  Any info or thoughts from others would be appreciated.

Jerry K.

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1969 - Orphans / Re: 9N596998 Engine Block on Ebay

« on: March 19, 2009, 01:13:09 AM »

Another quick tell tale sign without knowing any of the numbers is the 2 bolt mains.

Jerry K.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: can not find vin number on a DZ block

« on: March 18, 2009, 11:28:13 PM »

Here is a pic, one trick I've picked up is to take the picture and put into an editor and apply the negative image attribute to it, and it is amazing how some of the detail shows up.  I removed the last two numbers in the VIN, paranoid a little. 

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: can not find vin number on a DZ block

« on: March 17, 2009, 11:20:09 PM »

Did they use different scripts at any given moment? I have a 9 6 7 and 4 in my VIN and not one of my numbers look like the picture posted by 69z28-rs, also my numbers are "upside down" compared to the picture and 69z28-rs's picture of the stampings looks clear as day, mine are very tough to see.

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General Discussion / Re: From Chevrolet.com, The first TV commercial for the all new '67 Camaro

« on: February 06, 2009, 05:07:32 AM »

Randy here is a clip on youtube that sounds close to what you are describing for a 1963 Vette

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbxTHXUH4VE&feature=PlayList&p=9AA16A0602B1EF97&index=22

Jerry K.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Another trim tag question

« on: July 14, 2008, 09:15:03 PM »

One quick point about the 06A build date, all June cars are 06A, I have a late June car, based on the VIN number, and it is 06A.   Just thought I would point that out, I've heard there was a strike at the time which led to this quirk.

Take care

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General Discussion / Re: V.I.N. QUESTION?????

« on: June 19, 2008, 02:33:07 AM »

Was wondering if you ever posted the VIN number?

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Originality / Re: Do the date stamps look original?

« on: May 30, 2008, 08:10:34 PM »

Thanks Jerry, now I feel confident I did not get robbed :-) and this piece completes the major components I needed.

Take care,
Jerry K.

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Originality / Re: Do the date stamps look original?

« on: May 30, 2008, 03:58:57 AM »

Thanks Kurt I appreciate it!!!

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Originality / Re: Do the date stamps look original?

« on: May 28, 2008, 11:56:24 PM »

Anyone have any thoughts or opinions?

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General Discussion / Re: MECUM AUCTION

« on: May 18, 2008, 04:47:51 PM »

Hey Jerry,

Had to drive to Fort Lee, Va. yesterday morning to pick my son who has two weeks of leave before being deployed, so I rushed home hoping to catch Old Reliable and I got back just in time.  I hope you got a or get a copy of it going a cross the block.  I don't have my recorded hooked to the TV that gets HD Theater or I would have taped it.  I've seen it in your shop a half dozen times, but when you fired it up that was the first time I've heard it, and it sounded fearsome.  But the best part was the commentators remarks and the glowing things they said about the car and you personally, you'll be proud.  I thought for sure it would sell the price went up quickly, but at some point I'm sure you'll get what it is worth.  Have a good and safe trip back and hopefully talk to you soon.

Take care,
Jerry K.