New member saying hello and already asking for help

[ceewdee]

Hello all. New to the site, but not new to Chevelles. I haven't owned one for 25 years or so, but the bug has recently bit me. I've had three in my life - all '67's; (2) hard tops, and (1) rag top. Regret selling everone but family came first. I think I found a car that's worth a look, but I'm having difficulty with the VIN (cowl tag). The numbers don't much matter other than curiosity. It is a Malibu 2 door HT, with a six, buckets, PG, w/ floor console (I have yet to physically see the car but got plenty of pictures from the guy - maybe too rough for my blood, lot's of rust). Attached is a layout of the VIN. I can get most the numbers, but not all. Should the VIN be a 13517 instead of a 13617 if it's a six? Also, does anyone know what the "1X" is as well as the "493". I don't think it's anything special, just doing some research. Thanks in advance for the help. I'm looking foreword to getting another one of these.