I have a 69 z/28 with a protecto plate that has some issues. The transmission code refers to a 68 model year and the month of build is "J". The casting numbers for the driveline are correct as well as the pad stamp on the block! It's an early nowood car so no x code.

1. I have heard of fake build sheets, and restamped blocks but never fake protecto plates.....maybe I'm just outta the loop. Are fake protecto plates a reality. Any one got solid proof, not rumors or a buddy of mine stories. If you were going to produce a fake protecto plate wouldn't you get it RIGHT!

2. Are there any documented cases of manufacturing mistakes with p-o-p?

________________________124379N511745_H
V0911DZ_________________BU0918G_______9
P8J10___________________2_33

Any help would be appreciated!

Howard

Yes, there are fake protecto plates out there, and yes the factory made tons of typos on protecto plates.

Mark are they as easy to spot as trim tags

I recently sold a 68 COPO that has a O7E build date and the P-O-P shows the tranny as a feb. of 68 build date and this P-O-P is thr real deal, so there can be some wide variations between build dates...........

Guy on ebay last week with ad to make POP to your specs.

Here's the auction sicsD8 is talking about:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4548685416&category=6755

And I thought my old Address-o-Graph machine (used to type on plate) in the back was worthless. :)

They look better than the trim tags.Now every car out there will have
a POP. :sad:

What's stamped on the trans?