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				 Re: Needing reassurance on purchase 
 
			
			Good question, I've got a 72 Olds W30 that has a replacement block, and it has only the last three digits of the VIN stamped UPSIDE DOWN on the pad!
 Maybe a lazy dealer replacement?  Most likely just some Dufus that didn't know better.......
 
 Enjoy your new toy!
 
 Joe
 
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