Mr. Cricket
Committee Member
The off season is now with us so how about sharing some interesting tidbits about your Corvette.
I imported my 1971 LT-1 from New York and it retains most of it's original paperwork, handbooks, window sticker, protecto plate, tank sticker or some of it and other 'stuff'. After about a year I received an email out of the blue from the original Canadian owner - Robert Eisner who said I have something you might want and went onto fill in a lot of the early history while in his ownership.
In 1970 there was a long drawn out General Motors labour strike that affected Corvette production. The LT-1 motor in my Corvette was scheduled for production and had received its factory stamp but was then delayed going into the car by the strike. This then lead to stamped pads being ground out to then receive a new stamp. Amazingly known as a factory grind out strangely enough! This can of course then cast doubt on the originality of such a car and reduce its value considerably. Some here may have heard the name Al Grenning and his LLC - CCAS (Classic Car Affirmation Service) who is largely regarded as one of the foremost authenticators of Corvettes. Robert engaged CCAS to inspect and verify the engine stamp pad and it was this document that he still had in his possession and wanted it reunited with the Corvette in 'dear old England' as he put it. For the small fee asked for it had to be done and I was delighted when a package arrived in the post several weeks later.
Strike ref:
www.foxbusiness.com
![20231010_165325_resized.jpg 20231010_165325_resized.jpg](https://www.corvetteclub.org.uk/data/attachments/24/24577-a74d9eda7a0e0ac451344d38e235223c.jpg)
![CCAS.PNG CCAS.PNG](https://www.corvetteclub.org.uk/data/attachments/24/24579-7f6ba75b4196dfa7acb6041a0e1d1283.jpg)
Just thought some may find this interesting if they've never heard of this process.
Anyone else got something you feel would be good to share?
Stuart
I imported my 1971 LT-1 from New York and it retains most of it's original paperwork, handbooks, window sticker, protecto plate, tank sticker or some of it and other 'stuff'. After about a year I received an email out of the blue from the original Canadian owner - Robert Eisner who said I have something you might want and went onto fill in a lot of the early history while in his ownership.
In 1970 there was a long drawn out General Motors labour strike that affected Corvette production. The LT-1 motor in my Corvette was scheduled for production and had received its factory stamp but was then delayed going into the car by the strike. This then lead to stamped pads being ground out to then receive a new stamp. Amazingly known as a factory grind out strangely enough! This can of course then cast doubt on the originality of such a car and reduce its value considerably. Some here may have heard the name Al Grenning and his LLC - CCAS (Classic Car Affirmation Service) who is largely regarded as one of the foremost authenticators of Corvettes. Robert engaged CCAS to inspect and verify the engine stamp pad and it was this document that he still had in his possession and wanted it reunited with the Corvette in 'dear old England' as he put it. For the small fee asked for it had to be done and I was delighted when a package arrived in the post several weeks later.
Strike ref:
![www.foxbusiness.com](https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxbusiness.com/foxbusiness.com/content/uploads/2019/09/0/0/GM-strikes-Getty-AP.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
UAW's GM strike is longest nationwide walkout at auto company in nearly 50 years
'the shameful wage disparity'
![20231010_165325_resized.jpg 20231010_165325_resized.jpg](https://www.corvetteclub.org.uk/data/attachments/24/24577-a74d9eda7a0e0ac451344d38e235223c.jpg)
![CCAS.PNG CCAS.PNG](https://www.corvetteclub.org.uk/data/attachments/24/24579-7f6ba75b4196dfa7acb6041a0e1d1283.jpg)
Just thought some may find this interesting if they've never heard of this process.
Anyone else got something you feel would be good to share?
Stuart