1969 DZ 302 Crossram Engine On BaT

[rocco376]

DZ stamping on pad but no serial number visible. Any opinions on the stamp?
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-camaro-z28-dz-302-with-cross-ram-manifold/

[dannystarr]

Manifold looks to be a reproduction. Front pad looks wavy? Danny

[bcmiller]

I won’t give an opinion with paint on the pad.

[rocco376]

The video shows a single 4 barrel running on a different intake.  Strange.

[dannystarr]

New pictures show paint removed. Not an expert of course but didn't/doesn't look right. D

[David K]

Danny,
What’s the giveaway for the repro manifold?

[Jonesy]

The pad stamping looks reasonable to me. Would be itnering to see the whole pad. I would think the partial VIN would be stamped on it in this timeframe.

[rocco376]

This ended today as a no sale for $10000, on another note, a non running ZL1 engine went for $50000 yesterday.

[boomer632]

That pad is assembly date 11/05/68?  Generally, VINs were started to be stamped on the oil filter boss around mid December of 68. More than likely, the VIN should be on the pad on this motor right?

[bcmiller]

Looks like they tried to find a partial VIN. But I don't see anything posted on if they found one.