Charley,
Just as an "aside" to the ; "He would never do something like that."
A couple of years ago I was at one of our local engine rebuilding establishments when a local law enforcement officer(full uniform), walked in and asked to borrow the Builders "B" and "E" die stamps.
I couldn't resist asking "putting together a COPO ?"
I was corrected and told by the propietor that he would never do any thing like that.
I still wonder where he found the BE rear for his COPO clone?
I am not doubting you or the car in question. No, I will not put up any money. It's just when I hear those words it reminds me of what is said about most criminals
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