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napa68 06-07-2021 11:04 PM

Couple of 69Z Questions
 
Looking for an solid, educated, and experienced opinion on a couple of items. I am looking at a car that appeals to me quite a bit. Having said that, there is an item I am looking for a stronger opinion than mine,

This engine deck.......obviously it has been slightly decked. But, by what I can find, the font seems to be correct (I did find another Jan 7th deck). Opinions?

https://i.imgur.com/zOmyXMQl.jpg

Thoughts?

NorCam 06-08-2021 01:10 AM

I do not like the stamp myself. The fonts do not look right to me.

Hard to see the bumper in that image Tim? Got any better pics?

Lynn 06-08-2021 01:40 AM

You need Kurt S or Mike Jones to look at that one.
I see one issue that bothers me a bit, but another that makes me think it is real.

Steve Shauger 06-08-2021 02:29 AM

From what I can see due to the slight decking, it looks ok.

William 06-08-2021 03:54 AM

It does not compare with a another genuine V0107DZ stamping.

napa68 06-08-2021 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by William (Post 1550982)
It does not compare with a another genuine V0107DZ stamping.

I found this, and felt while the font was diminished from the decking by comparison, it looked ok to this one. I don't have a data base like some of you hence why I put it out here.

firstgenaddict 06-08-2021 12:26 PM

IMHO the zeros and the V are different - spacing as well.
The zeros in the lower stamp are much more round. Less long oval -

Beautiful car... I've got a soft spot for Black RS/Z's with cowl hoods and enduras... there isn't a better looking car

William 06-08-2021 12:33 PM

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Don't look the same to me.

VIN and body tag?

olredalert 06-08-2021 01:06 PM

----Many times endura bumpers just need a lot of time spent adjusting.
----Is it possible that there were letter "O's" and different number "0's and maybe the stamper grabbed the wrong one?....Bill S

napa68 06-08-2021 01:38 PM

Thanks everyone! You have helped immensely!

Tim

TimG 06-08-2021 02:13 PM

I'm not real familiar with 1969 Z28 stamps, but I'm pretty well versed in stamps in general. My data shows that they had gangs set up for each engine option for the day they stamped. You can't compare a 1967 June 3 built IL stamp to a 1967 June 3 JE stamp.
That being said, both V0107DZ stamps should be similar or identical. I wouldn't think they had two stamps set up.
I've seen some exceptions where they stamp the date only and return later to stamp the assembly letters, but you can tell as the letters are uneven.

Kurt S 06-08-2021 02:32 PM

That's a restamp...

Steve Shauger 06-08-2021 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Shauger (Post 1550980)
From what I can see due to the slight decking, it looks ok.

I had an original stamping in my database dated 6/5/12 (same as the second stamping napa68 posted) and took a quick glance. I noticed the 0 were narrow on the stamping in question, but thought perhaps it was the picture angle and decking. Good catch!

Jonesy 06-08-2021 04:21 PM

Kurt beat me to it, yes thats a restamp. :biggthumpup:


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