Going to look at a possible LS6 or LS5 tomorrow and was looking for input on how to ID this car as a real numbers matching car. I got the basics of what I need to look for by searching previous posts, but I just want all the info I can to make sure I'm not getting taken.

All kidding aside, if you are about to pay LS6 or LS5 money, I suggest hiring someone to authenticate the car for you. There are just too many things to look for and none are conclusive. This money would be well spent.

I would agree with Rick. Unless the car is an original unmolested car, it could be a big risk. I would ask to see proof of the car authenticity, don't just take the sellers word. True LS6 cars sell for big $$ as does most documented SS cars, if its going cheap be careful it may not be what it appears.

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Mike actually the car is in Michigan do you happen to know anyone that I could take it to look at for added security?

Thanks

I also agree with Rick and El Camino. Make sure the seller has documentation such as, build sheet, P-O-P, window sticker, invoice or Purchase Order. If it has A/C is not a LS6. Look and see if it has the RPO Z15 on cowl tag. If it does, it's then a Canadian built 454. These cars are extremely easy to clone, if you are paying "mucho dinero" you really need to do your homework.
Canadian 70SS

Originally posted by BOOCing:
Thanks for the suggestions guys. Mike actually the car is in Michigan do you happen to know anyone that I could take it to look at for added security?

Thanks Where in Michigan?

I live over 500 miles from the Detroit area in the UP near Houghton-Hancock and Lake Superior. There is only 1 place I can think of in the UP and that is in Iron Mountain, Randy Hallman Specialty Cars.

How would you be able to tell if the car is a true SS from the P-O-P? To my knowlege, the POP only has areas for the VIN, Carb, Engine #, Rear axle #, build month code, Trans #, P/S, P/B, Radio group, disc brake code, A/C, P/W, and P/S. Unless the book I have is wrong, I see no designation for where it would say if it was an SS or not. :confused:

It has the engine code...tells alot about a car.


ALbert

I live in detriot area also. Reading thourgh the lines is this car in the UP...Iron mountain. I had a guy call me from a old car lot or restoration place way over by wisconsin in the UP wanting to buy a couple 70 454 #512 casting blocks I had. He said he had a 70 SS big block car he wanted a 454 for. when I told him I had 4-5 70 blocks he wanted to buy a couple for other 70 chevelles he had. He called several times asking about dates 2bolt/ 4bolt etc. He was suppossed to come down towards detriot and check out the blocks but never made it down. This might be the same guy?????