Engine Pad Restamp

[Michael J.]

In shopping for a big block '66-'67 I found one that obviously has a restamped pad, I think. I am not familiar with BBs, but on the '66 327s I have seen the VIN is just a 6 followed by the last six digits of the VIN. This '66 427 390HP block has a 6, then the S, and then the last six digits of the VIN. That can't be original, can it?

[Tom H.]

Re: Engine Pad Restamp

Doesn't sound right to me.

[Steven S.]

Re: Engine Pad Restamp

I've never seen one with a "S" in VIN stamping, unless someone else can say otherwise, I'd say it's bogus.

Steve

[Tom H.]

Re: Engine Pad Restamp

I believe regular passenger cars had the plant indicator on the pad, but Corvettes did not in 66.

[Larry M.]

Re: Engine Pad Restamp

I've never seen one with a "S" in VIN stamping, unless someone else can say otherwise, I'd say it's bogus.

Steve

Steve:

I have seen two C2 cars with an S in the VIN stamp number.........both were restamps. Owner's name was Bubba Smith.

Michael:

There is no S in the VIN stamp derivative for 1966 for a factory original Corvette. VIN stamp should be seven digits beginning with a 6, followed by a 1 and then the last five digits of the VIN. (ie. 61xxxxx)

Larry

[Michael J.]

Re: Engine Pad Restamp

Interesting, if the pad stamp is valid, then the VIN may have been changed to match it (from a non-Corvette 427 390 HP car), and if the VIN is valid somebody without much knowledge of Corvette engine pads restamped it in a way that was obviously wrong. Either way it makes one very cautious in buying a Vette without some very detailed examinations and research. I guess it is buyer beware big time.

[Tom H.]

Re: Engine Pad Restamp

Might you have a photo of the stamp in question ???????

[Michael J.]

Re: Engine Pad Restamp

Sure, it is listed as "numbers matching".

[Chris E.]

Re: Engine Pad Restamp

I'd say numbers matching but not original.

Look at the assembly date stamp. MAN is that thing perfect....

[Mike M.]

Re: Engine Pad Restamp

Michael
Does that VIN stamp match the stamp on the transmission?
HaND

[Roy S.]

Re: Engine Pad Restamp

Guys do not be surprised if you find out some early 66 VIN derivatives on blocks were stamped with a different holder say from maybe the transmission!!!! Do not be surprised if that is not the case either I often have a vivid imagination.

[Tom H.]

Re: Engine Pad Restamp

Guys do not be surprised if you find out some early 66 VIN derivatives on blocks were stamped with a different holder say from maybe the transmission!!!! Do not be surprised if that is not the case either I often have a vivid imagination.

For those of us still needing further education............ do we believe this stamp could be correct with its early VIN ??

[Michael J.]

Re: Engine Pad Restamp

Michael
Does that VIN stamp match the stamp on the transmission?
HaND

I haven't looked that far after the obviously bogus engine stamp. But guess for chuckles I could. The price on the car has been reduced, wonder why?

[William C.]

Re: Engine Pad Restamp

I dn't have the info handy right now, but I believe I remember a discussion regarding the assy plant being instructed by engineering to add the "s" to either the engine or Trans stamps for the start of a model, causing some major aggrivation at St louis. I little jumping up and down hollering session caused the requirement to be recinded, but I don't have the details available at this time. I'd probably take a hard look at the pad machining, and if "old broached" likely buy it on an early '66, just my opinion.

[Mike M.]

Re: Engine Pad Restamp

Michael,
"obviousloy bogus re-stamp" based on?????
Please do and if original to the car, post a pic of the trans stamp, if you would.
HaND