what have I got?

[chevyfan1956]

Thanx for all the help and advice. I still need to get photos to post here for more help, but from what I've learned it appears that the second set of numbers on the front of the engine are the same as the last 5 in the vin number...I'm guessing that means it's the original engine?? Any idea how I determine if the transmission is original? Should there be any matching numbers on it? I know it's a floor-shift 4-speed, but I haven't actually crawled under the car (right now it has two flat tires) to take a closer look. Thanx again for all the help/advice.

[smoke' em II]

Originally Posted by chevyfan1956

from what I've learned it appears that the second set of numbers on the front of the engine are the same as the last 5 in the vin number...I'm guessing that means it's the original engine??

If the block has not been re-stamped.

Also, if the transmission is original, the partial VIN will be stamped on the case.