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Old 03-06-2007, 12:40 AM
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Default Re: VIN designation of engine

They never did until 1980 or 81
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Old 03-06-2007, 12:42 AM
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Old 03-06-2007, 04:34 AM
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Wow. Quite a spread. For some reason I was thinking it was the early 70's. Pete, where did you get your info?

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Just off the top of my head I know 1972 Chevelle and ElCamino had the engine designation in the VIN. 1971 and earlier did not.
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Just off the top of my head I know 1972 Chevelle and ElCamino had the engine designation in the VIN. 1971 and earlier did not.

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I agree
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