1970 LT1 CTV Restoration Questions

[Terry M.]

Re: 1970 LT1 Restoration Questions and CTV Motor Trivia

Update and conclusions drawn:
- Real Deal LT-1: After scouring across all part/serial numbers, dates, and what should (should not) be on LT-1 vs base model, this is definitely LT-1. Stan and I covered all the difficult to impossible LT-1 clone areas and everything is A-OK on my car, this is real deal LT-1
- Engine VIN: Talked with Stan at great length, he agrees with some who mention possible re-stamp, trans/engine should have been stamped by same person, with same stamp, on same day, and the logic with all those inconsistencies just does not jive, so I totally agree this is re-stamp
- Why Would Someone Change Engine VIN: Ego stands for best reason as all parts, accessories, set-up are LT-1. And there are just too many reasons this car could not be classified as ZR-1. So ego to impress ones friends, but do not see any re-sale deception as there is just no way this is, or ever would be, ZR-1, too many mistakes re engine VIN re-stamp, etc.
- Original Engine Block: Tough to say as dates line up so will have to table final answer pending further research.
- Original Documents for Car: Requested dealer info last week, no build sheet on tank for sure, and tried finding build sheet between tach/speedo, no joy. Will get at least some repair bills tomorrow which Rick kept over these last 12 years (working on the car).

Sincerely appreciate all the feedback, especially on the engine VIN. Most of you guys will forget more than I will ever learn on these 1970 LT-1s and it is amazing what you have already taught me in just 2 weeks. Looking forward to posting more (will micro my details per your suggestion), and hope to meet some of you at upcoming NCRS events, or perhaps BJ (September in Vegas, I go every year, so please hit me up via PM.)

Thanks again NCRS team, you cats rock!

Harry

Harry
The 2018 NCRS National Convention will be in Las Vegas. All you need is to have the car Flight Judged someplace before that convention to have it Flight Judged there. Then we all can get a look at it.

[Mike E.]

Re: 1970 LT1 Restoration Questions and CTV Motor Trivia

Harry,
I very much appreciate how you have approached this and have accepted the constructive criticism. Many look to the forum to affirm what they want to believe about their car and then get confrontational when they don't get the answers they wanted to receive. You clearly have a nice car and are willing to learn more about it. Thanks for your attitude and spirit!

[Harry E.]

Re: 1970 LT1 Restoration Questions and CTV Motor Trivia

Excellent info Terry! Yes, I would actually be excited to have my car formally judged as this journey is somewhat like a rabbit trail. And will be great to meet you and others during that event!

[Harry E.]

Re: 1970 LT1 Restoration Questions and CTV Motor Trivia

Sure Mike. Don't we all wish our cars had every nut/bolt it delivered to the dealer with.

We need to objectively approach these identification issues, rely on one another's experience, and just be open-minded to the responses/ideas of others. I am most excited to meet many of you in person, seeing your cars, and making my own car as presentable as possible.