If the engine and transmission are original to the car, they will have the partial VIN stamped on them. The L78 cars could be ordered with a fair variety of gear ratios. Ours has the "KK" 4.10 positraction unit. That rearend might hint at an L78 car although it doesn't mean a lot. People ordering the solid lifter engines had more than just taking Grandma to the grocery store in mind.
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Chevelleless after 46 years......but we did find a low mileage, six speed, silver 2005 Corvette. It will just have to do for now.