Possible 1969 L-88 Motor

[John Brown]

Here's a picture of the block stamp. A friend WAS contemplating the purchase. His NCRS connections told him the VIN is for a March 69 build date car, but the block is stamped November 68. He's a hard pass on it.

[GMC_Typhoon]

Originally Posted by John Brown

Have a friend that WAS dealing on it. Here's a picture of the block stamp. His NCRS connections say the body VIN shows a March 69 build date, but the block was stamped November 68. He's a hard pass on it.

That's what I love about you guys. Y'all can't be bullshited.

[Camaroinaz]

Originally Posted by John Brown

Here's a picture of the block stamp. A friend WAS contemplating the purchase. His NCRS connections told him the VIN is for a March 69 build date car, but the block is stamped November 68. He's a hard pass on it.

Thanks John for the additional info. Any time I come across something like this ad, I pass it along on the off chance that someone knows the car, etc. and the possibility of reuniting a car and its original motor. This group always seems to be able to track things down and provide additional info!

[SBR]

[QUOTE=John Brown;1629611]Here's a picture of the block stamp. A friend WAS contemplating the purchase. His NCRS connections told him the VIN is for a March 69 build date car, but the block is stamped November 68. He's a hard pass on it.


He may regret that. I have seen a few original engine L88s that have a wider gap than this. Not saying that it is absolutely original but I do think it warrants further investigation.

[John Brown]

Originally Posted by SBR

He may regret that. I have seen a few original engine L88s that have a wider gap than this. Not saying that it is absolutely original but I do think it warrants further investigation.

He probably would have still bought it if the VIN stamped on the block matched the VIN attached to the body.