1966 L79 Nova

[Astock]

The ones I've seen from the Willow Run plant were not gang stamped, and stamped in the same manner.

[69B Z28]

Two Norwood examples I found from a CT. Craigslist ad.

[Lee Stewart]

Would you say that all 3 are of the same quality?

[69B Z28]

I see some slight differences in all three but I'm blind anyway, so who's to say! The vins do appear to be hand stamped but are a lot straighter then the Willow Run stamps I've seen, they're all over the place!

Here's another Norwood block I've had under a bench for 30 years and I know hasn't been messed with. Thought for sure December 14, 1965 was going to be a Monday as the stamper left off the last digit of the vin but turns out it was a Tuesday.

[Astock]

Sorry Lee, most are reluctant to offer up too much info on the net. The picture 69b posted shows broach marking you want to see. Not to say the other examples are not genuine.

[cook_dw]

I will have to respectfully disagree that Norwood vins were individually stamped.. Willow yes.. For the sake of not showing too many pad photos. I can pm the photo of another example that is 100% legit to those interested.

[olredalert]

----The car has been around for sale numerous times. I tried to sell it to a customer in Florida about 8 years ago. Always in Steubenville though. It is gorgeous but the pad certainly warrants a hard look!......Bill S

[Lee Stewart]

Originally Posted by Astock

Same quality?
I would say this is your second try of baiting someone into your web of knowledge. If you have something to say, just spill it.

If your question pertains to me . . .

I am trying to learn the differences between factory stamping and restamping, something I have zero knowledge of.

The photo I submitted comes from a car that is currently for sale where the seller claims the drivetrain is original to the car.

[clnovaparts]

1966 Nova Willow Run and Norwood vin digits were stamped individually. W146344 is a restamp.