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1970 454 ci Vin Id

Posted: 5/10/10 1:42pm Message 1 of 7
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
Does anyone know the location on the block of the vin. ID that would prove a matching #s car & motor on a '70 454 ?


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1970 454 ci Vin Id

Posted: 5/10/10 3:54pm Message 2 of 7
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Vette(s): 1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.
It should be on the engine pad. The last six digits of the chassis serial number. I think LOL



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Posted: 5/10/10 4:07pm Message 3 of 7
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Thanks Jim. The owner claims there is nothing there Confused.


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Posted: 5/10/10 6:45pm Message 4 of 7
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No numbers at all there? If not, I guess the block has been decked. Does he by any chance have the tank sticker?
 


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Posted: 5/10/10 7:31pm Message 5 of 7
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A friend was looking at this car on Ebay (1970, 4 spd vert.),and the clock was ticking. Down to about 2 hrs. so we hoped we could verify the numbers matching factor. No sale ! No problem. I think he may have landed an even better find. thank you for your quick response Jim.


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Posted: 5/10/10 8:09pm Message 6 of 7
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If there's no numbers on the pad, then there's no way it can possibly be proven it is the original, factory installed engine. The casting dates can help, but without the stamped numbers, it would always be questionable, and therefore worth less $$$.
For future reference, you can check out the Engine ID/Stamp Pad locations.



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1970 454 ci Vin Id

Posted: 5/11/10 7:21am Message 7 of 7
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Thanks for the education guys. I was aware of the small block, but don't know diddly about the BB. I'll be ready next time Big smile.


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