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Old 03-28-2008, 10:53 PM
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I looked at a 68 z this morning with a CE block cast Sept 67. Is this way to early for a 02E car built in 68? I am not sure if CE blocks were cast and then shelved until used by GM.
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Old 03-29-2008, 12:56 AM
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Default Re: CE blocks

CE blocks were not always used for warranty purposes. That block could have been put in the car years after both were manufactured.
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Old 03-29-2008, 01:23 AM
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Yes I understand anyone could buy a CE block. He says it was a warranty block so I am wondering if the date could be so much earlier than the cars build date.
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Old 03-29-2008, 01:36 AM
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Default Re: CE blocks

Yes.
Your's is a possible situation that could have been repeated multiple times with other vehicles as well.
Are there any digits stamped after CE?
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Old 03-29-2008, 02:07 AM
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I will call the guy back up and have anothe look at the pad
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Old 03-29-2008, 02:15 AM
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Paul, does the seller have any documentation to show that the car had a warranty replacement motor? Tell us more about the Z/28?
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Old 03-29-2008, 03:27 AM
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No paperwork as far as I know.The car is a Lemans blue ,blue standard interior,no console original muncie shifter is intact,BU rear end. Car needs a lot of front end metal as per accident in 1976. He does have paperwork from police incident # from 76. Car is filthy from sitting for years. I am going to run the serial # through GM next week.
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Old 03-29-2008, 03:47 AM
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Paul, keep us posted. I have seen your paint and body work and if you can get it documented. It could be a very sweet car.
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I will keep you posted. The only thing I remember is the last 2 numbers on the pad were larger digits and not inline with the others
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