skyman51

Did you see the 67 listed as a "rare" find. One of the original few small blocks with factory installed stinger hood. Seller quotes Noland's Vol#2 that for only a few days in late Feb. early March 1967 were these hoods installed. He then lists the VIN for the car as being over 20000 which makes the build date June of 1967, and includes a photo of the VIN plate.

JC6372

They actually did use big block hoods on some small block cars in 67 due to a shortage. Sorry if I'm being Mr. Obvious....

Nowhere Man

which one do you mean. the red one or the blue one on ebay. I know the red one, and that car is all orginal

JohnZ

None have ever been documented, and that car is WAY too late even if the legend was proven; funny how the auction for that "rare" car doesn't include a photo of the trim tag or the numbers from it.

A96LT4

I hope the 56 bidders and the buyer at $850,704 knew enough about the red & black car. I don't think it was all original, but it was a fine restoration with the best available parts.

ctjackster

hmmm, the legend of BB hoods being used on SBs in '67 for a few days, that's almost as contentious a topic as "green **** vs. Knife Switch"

Glenn's 67 BB Vert

Don't know bout 67 but in 69 they used 300 bb (lt-1) hoods duting the long parts strike-- i had one once--i have some rare origional 58 muffler bearings that i'd let go cheap too the first part is true tho--Glenn

skyman51

Thanks John, That was the point I was making was the car shown is WAY too late a car in any event.

wombvette

Any serial number would be too high, cause this thing just didnt happen boys. At least it didnt the way Noland`s book states that it did. I am not saying that it couldnt have, on a single unit or maybe a couple, but the parts shortage scenario isnt plausible and the description in the book is full of holes. The blue car IS the one described in the book, and believe me guys, their aint no proof there what so ever. As a matter of fact that car has features that go far to disprove its validity. Again I ask ,as I always do when this subject comes up, please show us the evidence if you know where one of these cars is.

Ironcross

Do you have any resale red muffler bearings?

65 Hardnoks

How could someone prove that the BB hood on their SB '67 is original? Weren't stinger hoods standard equipment on BB cars? Was there actually paperwork for a stinger hood on BB '67 vettes? "IF" there wasn't, why would there then be paperwork for the same BB hood on SB vettes if that was the only hood to use at the time?

Glenn"Mr.Blue"Smith

Oh, Please! Get a life!

RGGregory

Do a search on this ad naseum topic. There are ways to tell, but I can't remember what they are..other's do, but they probably don't want to post the proof yet again.

wombvette

Yes, there are ways of telling. Interestingly, I asked the seller what proof he had other than the story. I also asked for specific pictures of certain items. It has been two days and NO reply. I guess that he doesnt want me to bid on it.