[bop-restoration]

Here is some good reading for those of you that share unfounded comments.

This car has not been forged in any way what so ever.

It is very interesting that those of you are posting very serious statements on here, which i have yet to see a someone from here step up to the plate and come and view this car's authenticity, and share with the community on here what they find. I will and i am happy to answer any and all questions about this car that i can.

The fact that the YZ stamp looks strange, does not prove that the car has been forged. There is plenty of fact to support mistakes at the factory when it comes to hand stampings. But there are statements on here that say that we and or previous owners have forged this car. That is not based on any fact. Who wants to come over and witness the timing cover being opened up for probably the first time and the measurements being made???? We will measure the front main cap face distance compared to the block front face?????? Who wants to come over and view the original gaskets on the motor???? There is nothing to hide on this car, but the last 4 numbers of the VIN to keep true criminals from duplicating a car like this.

The invitation stands.

The moderator has been notified to watch this post. Ignorance is bliss for some, but it doesn't have the same effect on everyone. So read and learn.

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