63 Split Window VIN?
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I suspect that the OP is missing the original engine. The simple answer is that no, without the original engine there is no way to tell what the original engine was. One possible exception is that there are some signs to strongly suggest if a fuel injection engine was there. No records of this exist at GM, or at least none have surfaced so far.
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I suspect that the OP is missing the original engine. The simple answer is that no, without the original engine there is no way to tell what the original engine was. One possible exception is that there are some signs to strongly suggest if a fuel injection engine was there. No records of this exist at GM, or at least none have surfaced so far.
Neither the VIN nor the trim tag identify the engine.
However, if the engine is original, it will have the last several digits of the VIN on the engine stamp pad.
If the engine does not have the partial VIN on the stamp pad, it is not the original, and one is left to do some forensics in an effort to try to ascertain what the original engine was, e.g., does it have the high rpm tach and the high oil pressure gage, evidence of removed badges on the fenders, evidence of fuel lines specific to a particular engine, etc.
Good Luck!
I do like the low VIN on that car, however.
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From the trim tag it should be Silver Blue with dark Blue interior. Body assembly date G4 (March 4). VIN 11093 build date March 20.
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one is left to do some forensics in an effort to try to ascertain what the original engine was, e.g., does it have the high rpm tach and the high oil pressure gage, evidence of removed badges on the fenders, evidence of fuel lines specific to a particular engine, etc.
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