I happened to see the auction while the 40k bidder still had his bid in place. 40k met the reserve, later on he retracted his bid.
SWEET : I was asking - 1)What is the casting date on the block. 2)What is the engine unit number stamped above WS block code (seller states his partial VIN is also his engine unit number - as well as partial VIN stamped down by timing cover). 3)What is build date of Car.
The Car is what it is, and the Car is nice. 1 of 3 or 1 of 627. No problem.
If the block is right - or if it's wrong - no problem - just a matter of more money to spend to get it where it should be if it's not. That's what my neighbor is trying to determine so he can place his educated bid in the last seconds (oops).
Talk about the VIN being on the block ALL DAY LONG - it's even on there in two different locations, according to seller ? Still don't mean it wasn't tampered or that the block date corresponds with the build date - it's not a one owner Car and no incriminations are intended or pursued - Okay ? If everything is good - that's GREAT. If it's off - He bids less. If we can't get this easy info (and haven't been able to) He just won't bid near as much - and it's close to his top "unknown info" price now. It helps to know what is re-usable and what might need replacing besides the carb and Intake, and possibly the heads. As of now - we assume the whole engine is out of synch until determined otherwise.
Any Help at all ?
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