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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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1972 with this number on block, Is it correct for this year. VD114OKX
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Hi e37,
CKX is a suffix that was used in 72. 350/200, auto.
Is that O actually a C ?
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After a closer look it is a C. Now I know I have the right motor in this car. Thanks alot Allen
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Hi e,
GREAT... I hope the date is appropriate and serial number derivative are good ,too!
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Thers another set of numbers next to the block ID. 12s512023 do you know these are. Allen
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ettevroc 37
Thers another set of numbers next to the block ID. 12s512023 do you know these are. Allen
that would be part of the vin # Alan spoke of. see if ur vin # on the windshield pillar matches that number.
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