[TimG]

How many legitimate, documented CE block cars are out there in reality? Probably very few. Where do the exceptions stop?
Do you think that if there was an exception made for a CE block that CE blocks would be forged? I certainly do. This seems logical since they use the "master pad library" to help verify the legitimacy of an engine and a CE block would have really no reference. It would be easier to stamp a CE block with a number than to stamp the VIN and assembly derivative on the pad. Cars are judged to a standard of "as delivered from the factory" not as delivered from the dealer or as delivered after warranty work from the dealer. CE blocks are not as delivered from the factory.
By the way, Corvette guys do have a problem with restamped motors. They are a fact of life, but if you buy a car professed to be an unstamped block and it turns out to be one, that's a problem in my book. If you know going in that it's a restamped block, then that's fine. It may have a problem in judging, though.
I personally like the system the way it is, I'd have no problem buying a nice car with a CE block and even having it judged. I'd accept the points penalty while having it judged at NCRS or at Bloomington and live with the result. I'd rather the present system not be diluted. As much as I love Baldwin/Motion cars, bring one for judging and see what happens.
Your CE block could have ended up in a boat just as well as a Corvette. Yes, a correct casting number and correct casting date Impala 427 would be well received for judging in a Corvette I think that would be neat and I could live with that.