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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 09:31 PM
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Just picked up a 1975 C3 today. It is an original L82. It has the correct L82 VIN#. my question is about the engine number.

The first set of numbers match the VIN#,...all good,..verifying it is in fact a true matching number L82 car and engine.

However,..the last set of numbers on the engine has me stumped. As best I can make out,...the last set of numbers is VO312CHO.

Does this sound right? If so, what does this number sequence mean?
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There isn't any CHO suffix. Take a better look, it's probably CHC if you have a manual transmission.
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There isn't any CHO suffix. Take a better look, it's probably CHC if you have a manual transmission.
Thanks,...YES, it's a manual trans. What about the V0312?
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Thanks,...YES, it's a manual trans. What about the V0312?
V= flint assembly plant. 0312 is march 12th
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V= flint assembly plant. 0312 is march 12th
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