Sounds like they decked the block quite a bit to remove the VIN stamp. Look for a date code, and get the casting #. If the date code is relatively close to the build date of your car, and the casting # is right for the application - it could be the original block. However, it will never have the value ever again now that the original VIN stamp has been lost through machine work. It can be restamped, but it's hard to get the broach marks to look right from what I understand.
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