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Stephen Colen
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modified 356 1600

#1 Post by Stephen Colen »

I have owned a 1961 Roadster for approximately 18 years. This past winter I decided to restore the car because of some surface irregularities.
The Certificate of authenticity shows matching engine and transmission numbers and a 1600 engine. On examining the engine I have uncovered the following issues:
The engine had undergone an aftermarket big bore kit installation
The heads are from a Porsche 912
intake valves 37.9-38.1, exhaust valves 33.9-34.1

The car has always run fantastically well and I dont want to change anything in the engine.

Should I replace the 1600 emblem on the car or just leave the emblem off?

Thanks

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Greg Bryan
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Re: modified 356 1600

#2 Post by Greg Bryan »

I personally would leave the emblem where it is and not worry about it
And originally, it wasn't a 1600 either - it was rounded up
Just enjoy your car!
Greg Bryan

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Greg Scallon
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Re: modified 356 1600

#3 Post by Greg Scallon »

I totally agree with Greg. I wouldn't change a thing.

-Greg
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Craig Richter
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Re: modified 356 1600

#4 Post by Craig Richter »

Emblem Police?
 

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Doug McDonnell
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Re: modified 356 1600

#5 Post by Doug McDonnell »

Never seen a 1720 emblem:>)
1965 356C 2000 BMW 740i Sport 1967 Honda CL77 There is never enough time to do it right, but always enough time to do it over.

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#6 Post by Ron LaDow »

Doug McDonnell wrote:Never seen a 1720 emblem:>)
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