Original Stamp pad????

[Shane P.]

Here is a pic of the stamp pad of a car i'm looking to purchase. Can someone verify if it is a "original" or a restamp. Ive been told the broach marks look pretty bang on. 1966 L79

[Patrick B.]

Re: Original Stamp pad????

The characters look authentic. If someone knowledgeable likes the grain, it's probably original. Nothing in the picture arouses suspiction.

[Chris E.]

Re: Original Stamp pad????

Looks fairly good to me. Others with more experience will chime in I'm sure.

[Dick W.]

Re: Original Stamp pad????

Broach marks look good in photo. But remember photos can be deceiving. Another poster, who has vast experience, has commented on the characters and that is good enuff for me

[Richard E.]

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Looks good to me,but looks like they stamped it upside down...LOL

[Joe R.]

Re: Original Stamp pad????

You can take that one to the bank!!!!!

NEVER BUT NEVER judge based on the broach marks! Get you in trouble every time!!!!

JR

[Dick W.]

Re: Original Stamp pad????

You can take that one to the bank!!!!!

NEVER BUT NEVER judge based on the broach marks! Get you in trouble every time!!!!

JR

The counterfeiters are getting better on broaches, unfortunately

[Shane P.]

Re: Original Stamp pad????

Thats what I'm hearing. Someone always has to ruin a great hobby.

[Ronald L.]

Re: Original Stamp pad????

You really need to look at the car as a whole, restored, restored 30 years ago, or somewhat a survivor, options, what the seller knows about the owner trail, above all take your time, a deal too good to pass up is.

[Michael H.]

Re: Original Stamp pad????

Thats what I'm hearing. Someone always has to ruin a great hobby.

Don't forget it take two not one, one who's willing to pay for the service and one who preforms the service.

[Ronald L.]

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I hear its cheap, like 2-300 bucks That may be for the ones we can tell are not original.

[Michael H.]

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I heard closer to a $1000.

[Dick W.]

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Michael, I would surmise that you are closer on the money. I do not know what they charge to recreate the broach marks, but I can assure you it ain't cheap.

[Michael J.]

Re: Original Stamp pad????

Looks good to me, a lot like my original '66 L79 in this thread:
https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...78850&uid=8376

[Shane P.]

Re: Original Stamp pad????

I agree Micheal, looks very close. I'm very satisfied its a true "original engine" Even look at the pics from the restorers guide. Broach marks are almost identical to my pad.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/peterwspics/4800AssypadliteLarge.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/peterwspics/4800VINpadliteLarge.jpg