Duntov Award question

[Michael S.]

I have reviewed the judging requirements and remain a bit confused. So here is my question as I am looking at a C2 to add to my current 1959 and 1967 Corvettes. Can a car be awarded Duntov certification if in Bloomington Gold judging, the certificate is marked Owner Declared NON OEM, Stampings Not Evaluated ?

Thanks in advance, Mike

[Harry S.]

Re: Duntov Award question

I have reviewed the judging requirements and remain a bit confused. So here is my question as I am looking at a C2 to add to my current 1959 and 1967 Corvettes. Can a car be awarded Duntov certification if in Bloomington Gold judging, the certificate is marked Owner Declared NON OEM, Stampings Not Evaluated ?

Thanks in advance, Mike

I would not look at the Bloomington documentation. If your block and all numbers are all incorrect, you will get a 350 point deduction. That puts your car as a second flight car. Thus no Duntov. Others will chime in.

[Michael J.]

Re: Duntov Award question

As Harry says, it is dependent on what is not original about the block, the block casting #, casting date, or the three separate parts of the stamp pad. Many have been awarded Duntov without the original, born in St. Louis engine in them.

[Tim G.]

Re: Duntov Award question

It is absolutely possible to get Duntov award without the original engine, that is not a roadblock

[Joseph S.]

Re: Duntov Award question

Mike, I have personally sent 2 cars through the system for Duntov awards with replacement engines. I also know of many more that have been awarded a Duntov. The VIN portion of our engine judging is 25 points. As long as everything else on the engine is correct that is your penalty for having a replacement engine.

[Danny P.]

Re: Duntov Award question

I have reviewed the judging requirements and remain a bit confused. So here is my question as I am looking at a C2 to add to my current 1959 and 1967 Corvettes. Can a car be awarded Duntov certification if in Bloomington Gold judging, the certificate is marked Owner Declared NON OEM, Stampings Not Evaluated ?

Thanks in advance, Mike

Michael, I got my Duntov on my 67-L71 in July in Mobile just make sure your car is well prepared you need to get a 97% no less ,hope you know about the PV test and also need a 97% at a Regionals and Nationals within 3 year . like Joe says it can be done .

[Michael S.]

Re: Duntov Award question

Thanks to all for your helpful responses. It is now clear. To clarify my question just so everyone understands, this is a vehicle I am looking to purchase. Original born with engine is important to me, especially at prices in the market today. So again, very much appreciate the responses.