<VV> Matching Engine Numbers

[Bill Hubbell]

For the record, CORSA Concours rules state that:

'Vehicles in Factory Stock Original and Factory Stock Restored are expected
to have "matching numbers."  Date coded items such as engine, transaxle,
carburetors, alternator, glass, etc. *may* be checked for consistency and
their relation to the body build date, Paint, trim and accessory codes *may*
also be verified.'

In practice, it seems that date codes are not really checked.  Still, I went
to great pains when restoring my FS sedan to meet these requirements.

But unless you are really a nut like myself, Rich Thompson, or a few others
who want to compete in these stock classes, it doesn't really matter what
parts or codes you put in your car.  We are fortunate that CORSA has
provided a Concours for people of all interests to compete in.

As far as decoding the accessory codes, those of us who are working on that
project are doing it mostly for the fun of the hunt.  Also, many people want
to know what those letters and numbers mean.  finally, it does fit in with
our mission as an organization dedicated to the "preservation, restoration,
and operation of the Corvair".

Bill Hubbell



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <NicolCS@aol.com>
<Smit>

> Kent is working on decoding the body tag information for '65s.  This is a
> GREAT project and one that will be of great interest and benefit to all of
us.

> However, if we aren't careful, we could end up using this knowledge to
hurt
> ourselves and others.  In the Corvette world, if you install ANYTHING that
isn't
> on the body tag, that item becomes a zero-point value.  Forget your AM-FM
> multiplex, quick steering, deluxe belts, and any other thing that isn't on
the
> tag. Color change?  Interior change?  Engine swap (even identical year) No
way.
> If you purchase a replacement 140 head you can't just go by the correct
part
> number, you will have to find one with the right casting date (+/- a few
DAYS)
> and you will have to buy in pairs.  I don't want this for our Corvair
world. I
> don't think many would sign up for this insanity if they had any idea
where
> it could lead.  Am I alone on this?
> Craig Nicol