Which block-poll

[61 vert]

Which is the preferred route to go when restoring a car with the non born-with block and why?

#1 A casting date correct decked block with no stamp
or
#2 A CE block dated 1 to 6 months after the build date of the car.

Please weigh in.

This is on a real 69 COPO .

[JRSully]

IMO, a CE block because that "could" have been a (factory/dealer) logical next step if the original motor was gone/blown up and would have been installed by the dealer in the event there was warranty coverage. Dealer would not, more than likely, install a VIN stamped engine out of another car. My .02

[Fast67VelleN2O]

CE...

[PxTx]

I struggle with this concept. I think if the car has doccumentation about a CE ebing installed, it would be right to do that. If the original motor is just missing, I'm not sure how it is really much different than any other option.

I guess it is slightly more plausible that a CE motor could have been used under warranty, but without doccumentation where does it put you?

It is just as plausible that the original motor was decked for a re-build. I realize there are ways to bring a decked stamping to the surface. I think the argument of which is more acceptable boils down to wich one is easier to disprove as being an actual occurance.

[61 vert]

After 60 + views, I would think that there would be a few more opinions here. Speak up please.

[69Tom]

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IMO, a CE block because that "could" have been a (factory/dealer) logical next step if the original motor was gone/blown up and would have been installed by the dealer in the event there was warranty coverage. Dealer would not, more than likely, install a VIN stamped engine out of another car. My .02

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I agree with this logic.

[m22mike]

CE...I would rather buy a car with a CE, rather than a restoration restamp, allot of guys I talk to would go this route too. After all is said and done, it's still a real motor as built.

[x77-69z28]

CE

[Mr70]

It wouldn't surprise me if someone later on tries to claim that CE engine as the one that replaced the original,6 mos. after back in the day...especially since this is a real COPO we're talking about.
I would go with block #1,but take it a step further and stamp DONOR,with your phone number afterwards into the bare engine pad.That way other owners after you will have a difficult time trying to "massage" it to look like the authentic original,or a later replaced service engine.
Mark the block secretly in another inconspicious area as well,with something only you know,to ID if need be in the future,just in case.
I know a few in your position that have done all these tactics and been very successful at debunking the claims of engine authenticity by newer owners later on down the line.

[RPOLS3]

Not trying to hijack the thread - but what year did Chevy start using CE blocks with a CE stamp on the front pad?

I have only heard of this on late 60's and later cars.

What did they do to identify the block as a replacement earlier than that - if anything?

Thanks

Jake