Muscle cars vs pony cars?

[chop]

I understand what you are saying, and just for sake of the discussion. If I have a 67 427 Corvette that the engine blew after six months and was replaced under factory warranty. Is it still an original numbers matching car?

Alan

No because the original vin # would not be on the block. Cheverolet stated putting vin #'s on engines before Olds did but not sure when. Another thing you get into with originality is date codes on various parts. It gets really anal with rare cars.

 

[none]

Appreciate the information, that's why I was asking. When I was told that a date code 68 head would be considered "Original" on my 67 car as a warrenty replacement. (Again, I'm not saying that is gospel, just what I was told at the time)

Isn't that number stamped in? So could a replacement just be stamped with the original number? Because each individual block wasn't cast with a different number. Right?

Interesting discussion.

Alan

 

[z28]

That’s a very interesting question Alan, maybe if the block and heads could be used in the rebuild, total replacement I would think it would not be considered numbers matching, just my assumption not a expert on this

usually the owner will or should reveal that. the block can be traced back as a genuine replacement by GM, Ford, etc. usually doesn't have much effect in the pricing I've seen.

 

[Butch]

I understand what you are saying, and just for sake of the discussion. If I have a 67 427 Corvette that the engine blew after six months and was replaced under factory warranty. Is it still an original numbers matching car?

Alan

Alan, that reminded to of a guy in my neighborhood had a 69 Z28. He grinaded two engines, but his uncle owned the dealership. So I imagine he got a better treatment than Joe Blow.
But that would've brought into the scenario you mentioned.