Hi members. I am thinking about buying another 70 LS5 454, and found one that I like. My problem is with the Engine pad, since I have not seen a BB engine pad that was not perfectly rectangular. I have owned two very original 454 cars this year, and both had perfectly rectangular pads.
I have attached a photo and would appreciate any opinions on this pad. I am not 100% sure on the stamping, but the VIN area looked perfect to me, although I'm not sure about the two number 1s in the Date, as mine have all had the 1 looking like the capital letter I.
Could this be a block from a truck, and not a passenger car? Could it be a casting anomaly?
I have also attached a photo of the 72 LS5 that I owned, which was owned by an older woman for 40 years, which I believe is definitely the original block.
Your opinions are appreciated.
Thank you,
Steve
I have attached a photo and would appreciate any opinions on this pad. I am not 100% sure on the stamping, but the VIN area looked perfect to me, although I'm not sure about the two number 1s in the Date, as mine have all had the 1 looking like the capital letter I.
Could this be a block from a truck, and not a passenger car? Could it be a casting anomaly?
I have also attached a photo of the 72 LS5 that I owned, which was owned by an older woman for 40 years, which I believe is definitely the original block.
Your opinions are appreciated.
Thank you,
Steve
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