Decode protecto plate

[Bob H.]

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As stated above the pad picture needs to be high resolution. If painted I would become suspicious as anyone with knowledge of these cars knows how important that pad looks and that a knowledgeable buyer would INSIST it be bare for close examination. Take a closeup of the firewall between the brake booster and distributor and check to see if it has electronic ignition. The amp box should be located underneath the left headlight area and is mounted to the front of the inner fender well. Take a pic from the front with the hood open and a picture from the rear inside the fender well. Simply turn the wheel so you can take that pic. Take a pic of the rear differential concentrating on where the half shafts connect to it. Take a close up pic of the fuel line where it comes up to the fuel pump on the right front of the engine.

Taking a pad pic can be difficult so take more than one straight on and at an angle. Take the vin and trim tag pics straight on and make sure a f\lash doesn't wash out the pics.

This will assist some really smart guys on here in directing you further

This is a car that should demand big money if it checks out as real. The seller should be more than accommodating to you, As mentioned by others, this is likely the most counterfeited car so proceed carefully and good luck

Bob

[David B.]

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Hi All just came back from checking out the car. Like always good news and bad there is paperwork going back to a 1988 appraisal and receipts from a farm off restoration done back in 1988. So first for the good news since it is a Canadian car there is GM shipping docs that verify it as a 427 435hp car. Bad news is according to the 1988 appraisal it is not the original block. See photo of appraisal. Now the question does this car still have value. First DOC is from 1988 second is from another apprasil 1992

[Enzo C.]

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Hello David, welcome to the NCRS and specifically the Ontario chapter.... a lot of the recent replies from fellow members are accurate and true .... buyer be where ... Good luck and my cell phone is always on to chat ... Good luck, Enzo

[Michael J.]

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Hi All just came back from checking out the car. Like always good news and bad there is paperwork going back to a 1988 appraisal and receipts from a farm off restoration done back in 1988. So first for the good news since it is a Canadian car there is GM shipping docs that verify it as a 427 435hp car. Bad news is according to the 1988 appraisal it is not the original block. See photo of appraisal. Now the question does this car still have value. First DOC is from 1988 second is from another apprasil 1992

Of course, just not as much as if it had its' original engine. These are still very valuable cars, NOM not withstanding. It does not say what the casting date of the block is, but if correct in the description (replacement installed in the first year of ownership), it would be after the car was built, so not within the 6 month before build time requirement for judging without deductions.

[David B.]

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I took this picture does it help

[Michael J.]

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Yes, that is the correct 427 351 block for a '67.

[Scott S.]

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David, if I can assist, please give me a call.
Scott in Bolton
416-721-4946

[Patrick B.]

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I think the emphasis many people place on the original block with original grain and original stamping is because it is the only proof many cars have that they are actually an original L-71 or some other desirable engine option. I have always felt that documentation was more important than the original block because so many original high performance cars have had their original blocks replaced or decked at some time, and even legit original blocks are the subject of much speculation and disagreement. I think that is the reason collectors are less worried about a Ferrari with a non-original engine than a Corvette with a non-original engine. There is no doubt what the Ferrari was originally (unless the vin is fakey).

The new phenomenon of fake documentation may make the original engine more important, but this car has uniquely wonderful documentation. Unlike tank stickers, old dealer invoices or any other documentation, 1967 and later Corvettes originally sold in Canada have irrefutable documentaion. A perspective buyer can get his own set of documentation for the car from GM of Canada to verify what the car actually is. Only 336 67 Corvettes were sold originally in Canada so this wonderful documentation is available for only a few cars. I would guess that fewer than 75 of the 3750 67 L-71s made were originally sold in Canada and are thus absolutely proveable. I would prefer a car with GM Canada documentaion over one with an engine that some people believe is original but that others will always argue about.

It is also a good thing that this car has a 351 block which is a very expensive part because the block casting number was changed toward the end of the 67 model year and most warrantee replacement blocks would be the later casting. I think the Canada documention definitely makes this car a collectable L-71 that will stand the test of time.

[Bob H.]

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351 block can be 2 or 4 bolt. If you like the car and can strike a good deal, buy it! Good luck.

[Michael J.]

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351 block can be 2 or 4 bolt. If you like the car and can strike a good deal, buy it! Good luck.

Yes, and you can check to see if it has the oil tap above the filter can, which indicates the correct 4 bolt 351.