1970 LT1 Engine Pad Stamp- Questions

[Steven S.]

Hi members. You guys have saved me before, and my search for a nice car continues. I just found a 1970 LT1 that appears to be real, but without documentation.

After searching this forum for other engine pad stamps, and comparing them to others found online, I am more puzzled than ever. My friend has an original, matching #s 1970 300hp car, with the number 1 stamped into the date like the capital letter I. The pads I found on this forum, have the number 1 stamped with the flag on top, with a straight line coming down, similar to the photo I have attached here.

Did they stamp 1970 pads with the number 1 in the date both ways for 350 blocks?
In my attached photo, is the 6 correct for the month of June on the LT1 stamp?
Do the LT1 stamped numbers and letters look correct?
In the attached photo of the 300hp pad, is the number 1 correct there? Does this pad look correct?

I will ask the seller to clean off the pad next with a paint thinner of some kind, along with a toothbrush, to see the broach marks on the pad as well.

If possible can any members who help please post any original 1970 350 stampings here, or email me directly at -
rjdac88@yahoo.com

Thank you in advance for all of your help.

Steve Sperrazza

ps: I will be at Carlisle next weekend, and look forward to meeting any members attending the show.

[Monte M.]

Re: 1970 LT1 Engine Pad Stamp- Questions

I do not typically comment on pads, but the on that has paint on it looks nothing like an original pad to me.
Run, Forest, run.

[Edward J.]

Re: 1970 LT1 Engine Pad Stamp- Questions

I agree with Monte looks to be a re-stamp. In the stamping of the number one it can be the letter I or 1,

[Paul O.]

Re: 1970 LT1 Engine Pad Stamp- Questions

Steve

Here is and excellent photo of an early 1970 LT-1 Pad to help.






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[Steven S.]

Re: 1970 LT1 Engine Pad Stamp- Questions

Hi Monte,

Thank you for your opinion on the painted pad. I see that you have a couple of C3 cars. Can you please post or email me photos of your pad, for comparison sake?

Thank you in advance,

Steve
rjdac88@yahoo.com

I do not typically comment on pads, but the on that has paint on it looks nothing like an original pad to me.
Run, Forest, run.

[Steven S.]

Re: 1970 LT1 Engine Pad Stamp- Questions

Hi Edward,

Thank you for your opinion on the painted pad. I see that you have a Top Flite 72 Coupe. Can you please post or email me photos of your pad, for comparison sake?

Thank you in advance,

Steve
rjdac88@yahoo.com

I agree with Monte looks to be a re-stamp. In the stamping of the number one it can be the letter I or 1,

[Mike E.]

Re: 1970 LT1 Engine Pad Stamp- Questions

To me the assembly numbers look like they were done freehand. Not with any kind of a gang stamp.


Mike

[Steven S.]

Re: 1970 LT1 Engine Pad Stamp- Questions

Hi Paul,

Thank you for the photo of the early 70 LT1 pad. A friend of mine just sent me a photo of a late 70 300hp automatic car. To my eyes, the 6 looks the same as the painted pad, as does the T and the V. I would guess there are probably not too many restamped 300hp automatic 70s with restamped pads.

I will be receiving some photos of this LT1 pad with the paint removed on Monday, and post more photos of it then. I am hoping it is real, but I guess we will find out soon.

Thanks again,

Steve

Steve

Here is and excellent photo of an early 1970 LT-1 Pad to help.






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[Patrick B.]

Re: 1970 LT1 Engine Pad Stamp- Questions

I have a pencil rubbing from car 14162 with an LT-1 built the same day V0615CTK. While the 6 in Steve's example was common in 70, it is not the 6 used that day for CTK engines. Also the 0,1 and C were different and the T was not out of line. Sorry but Steve's picture is not even close to this rubbing I have had since the 70's for a same day LT-1.