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Originally Posted by 60sstuff
I agree with Andre.
Restamps on the front pad has been down to a science over the years.
Pontiac, Chevrolet etc. have a big problem with the fake stamps today.
It’s the Factory “funky” raised casting at the back of the block next to the distributor showing the build date that’s uniquely impossible to change.
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I have seen raised casting numbers forged on Corvettes since the 1980's. Welding and grinding, even JB weld. The Chevy guys think re-stamping and numbers swapping is kosher. I think it's deceptive and criminal, but what do I know. I know Pontiac guys (real ones) would never do it. In my personal case, I have a WT code replacement block in my '65 GTO and would not want or need a WS code block ever, since I have the original protect-o-plate which shows the original E.U.N, which would not match the original, blown up WS motor without a re-stamp. I think Bart is right on with the $1500 price tag. I have built up '66 vintage 389's .060" over and have used std. 400 pistons with 068 cams with zero issues. If I built a 389 today, it would get custom dished slugs.