Original Engine Block for 73 Convertible?

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Apr 18, 2008 | 03:53 PM

John in Dayton

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Original Engine Block for 73 Convertible?

Hello All,

can anyone tell me if the code I was able to get off the engine block is original to a 1973 Corvette Convertible?

The code that I was able to read (last 8) is VO103CKZ

Thanks for your help

John in Dayton

Apr 18, 2008 | 04:02 PM

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I'll check when I get home and confirm if no one jumps in earlier.

Apr 18, 2008 | 05:07 PM

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This might help.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...1973/73id.html

Apr 18, 2008 | 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by John in Dayton

V - Engine Plant Flint
01- January
03 - 3th Day
CKZ - 350ci, 190hp, (manual transmission)
Is the engine# = Vin# ?
What writen on the trim Tag ?

Apr 18, 2008 | 05:37 PM

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the trim tag reads: Chevrolet F9, Trim 400, 914 Paint

Thanks for your reply. There are other numbers on the block but they are smaller and I can't read them until I get better light

Thanks

John in Dayton

Apr 19, 2008 | 04:52 PM

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Thanks Avner and Donnd for the response. The info you provided sounds about right for what I have in the car. The plate on the shift console reads 190 HP so its probably the original motor. I am going to look at the car and see if I can read the other digits on the pad on the engine block. The light I had available yesterday wasn't strong enough.

Anyone have any insight if original motor makes the car more valuable or is it just a nice feature to have?

Can anyone else add anything to this string?

Thanks

John in Dayton

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