Hello, all. I've learned a lot in the C2 forum, and now I'm looking forward to learning a lot on the shark side of the fence.
I recently purchased a 25,000 original mile 1969 427/435 coupe from the original owner. It's a solid California car with a good frame and unhit body.
That's the good news.
The bad news is that it has been sitting for 20 years and needs completely gone through. I want to restore this car as correctly as possible, keeping in mind I intend to drive the car (as a companion to my 1966 427/425 convertible).
I'm posting here because the original owner did a few things to the car before it went to sit--specifically, swapping in a different engine.
So I now have what seems to be an original 427/390 engine with the following engine stamp: TC104LM 198712911. If someone has the car that matches this engine and wants it, let me know.
Also, if anyone knows the whereabouts of a 427/435 or parts of it that match a VIN number of 194379S724918, I'd be endlessly grateful. The engine was last seen in a boat in Ohio, from what I'm told.
Also, one other general question:
Should I go to the insanity of sending out the calipers and master cylinder for rebuild to preserve the date codes, or just exchange the stupid things. I feel this car is worth restoring "right," but I'm unsure as to how "right" I want to go.
The dates on the M/C & Callipers are not judged. If they are original to the car I'd send them off to White Post for rebuilding with a request that yours are rebuilt and returned. Also mention to be restored to NCRS specs. Billy does outstanding work and has the fastest turn around in the hobby.
The dates on the M/C & Callipers are not judged. If they are original to the car I'd send them off to White Post for rebuilding with a request that yours are rebuilt and returned. Also mention to be restored to NCRS specs. Billy does outstanding work and has the fastest turn around in the hobby.
Cool, thanks for the info. From the dates, they do seem to be original to the car.
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Do I have your engine? Do you have mine?
