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So, I received my "package" ordered for my 429 vert. From K. Marti today. I had to order a new door data label due to the restoration process which would have destroyed the original one. Fortunately, I was able to remove my original data label to keep for verification and prosperity purposes. I also ordered, all the belts, carb tag, rad cap, Spark plug wires, voltage reg., Wittek clamps etc. Pricey, but nice stuff for a restoration. They have done well by me over the last 20+ years...
Additionally, I ordered the Factory Invoice from Marti (he assumed this database from Lois Emminger a few years back).
I am both a little ticked and I guess somewhat relieved by what was contained in the factory Invoice in comparison to the Marti Deluxe Report I had received when I purchased the car. Everything matches up between the two except for the missing reference of "Bumper Gaurds" on the Factory Invoice.
Initially, having just the Marti Report, no other documentation, I could not understand why my car had no bumper Gaurds on it when I got her. I knew the rear bumper had been changed in the past, but the front was original and there was no signs of "bumperettes" having ever been installed on the car. I researched extensively trying to find out what should be on the car since the Marti report made reference to these on my car. I had no build sheet as it disintegrated under the driver front carpet area...
Now, with this Factory Invoice in my possession, I can safely put the issue to bed... The car did not come with them.
Great, I bought a near mint set a while back, don't know if they are front or back... Once I figure that out, I will sell them...
Not sure how the Marti report included this reference, dissapointing to say the least...
Sometimes, what we see in writing may not be totally accurate, even from trusted sources... It is good to have other documentation, pictures, etc. To help determine the truth.
Additionally, I ordered the Factory Invoice from Marti (he assumed this database from Lois Emminger a few years back).
I am both a little ticked and I guess somewhat relieved by what was contained in the factory Invoice in comparison to the Marti Deluxe Report I had received when I purchased the car. Everything matches up between the two except for the missing reference of "Bumper Gaurds" on the Factory Invoice.
Initially, having just the Marti Report, no other documentation, I could not understand why my car had no bumper Gaurds on it when I got her. I knew the rear bumper had been changed in the past, but the front was original and there was no signs of "bumperettes" having ever been installed on the car. I researched extensively trying to find out what should be on the car since the Marti report made reference to these on my car. I had no build sheet as it disintegrated under the driver front carpet area...
Now, with this Factory Invoice in my possession, I can safely put the issue to bed... The car did not come with them.
Great, I bought a near mint set a while back, don't know if they are front or back... Once I figure that out, I will sell them...
Not sure how the Marti report included this reference, dissapointing to say the least...
Sometimes, what we see in writing may not be totally accurate, even from trusted sources... It is good to have other documentation, pictures, etc. To help determine the truth.
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