Author Topic: 1969 Z28 VIN Stamp or Re-stamp?  (Read 4898 times)

FortLangleyBC

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1969 Z28 VIN Stamp or Re-stamp?
« on: February 14, 2015, 12:05:32 AM »
Good evening -

I am looking at purchasing 1969 Z28 (in addition to the 69 SS396 per my other post today) - the seller claims to have the original DZ block. The trim tag is Norwood 10B & the car is Canadian with GM docs matching the VIN.

The engine block cast date is I 24 8 which I believe is September 24 1968 (photo attached). The engine stamp has the correct partial VIN number and the assembly date seems reasonable - October 2. (photo attached)

Does anyone have an opinion on whether the stamping is original or not?   

Any advice or opinion would be greatly appreciated!
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william

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Re: 1969 Z28 VIN Stamp or Re-stamp?
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2015, 12:56:07 AM »
I have a photo of a genuine October 2, 1968 block stamp. This one is a very obvious re-stamp.

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Re: 1969 Z28 VIN Stamp or Re-stamp?
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2015, 02:43:58 AM »
Thanks William - I had my doubts about the block.  The car's trim tag looks suspect as well.

It seems very hard to find an original Camaro....
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Re: 1969 Z28 VIN Stamp or Re-stamp?
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2015, 03:21:41 AM »
For future reference:
VIN 124379N520916   If I'm reading it correctly!