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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 10:35 AM
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I bought this car about a year ago and didn't realize i had the original Protect-O-Plate mixed in with a bunch of paper work. Can some one help me to decode this? I know the first one is the VIN.

194379S733252 R
V1010HW AM1009W 0
P9R02A

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194379S733252 - VIN
R - Rochester Carb
V1010HW - Engine ID, build date/code, Flint Oct. 10th, HW - 350/350 Manual Transmission
AM1009W 0 - Axle Code, AM-3.36 Positraction, Oct. 9th, Warren
P9R02A - Transmission ID, P-Muncie, 9-1969, R02-Oct. 2nd, A-1st Shift(?)

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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 11:03 AM
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Hi Frank,

194379S733252 The car's serial number
V1010HW The engine factory source, date, and type code…... Stamped on engine pad
AM1009W Differential source, year, date, ratio…... Stamped on differential rear cover flange
P9R02A Transmission source, date, and ratio…... Stamped on transmission side flange.

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Hi Revi…. you'r too fast for me!!!!!!

Engine


Transmission


Differential

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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 12:38 PM
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Thanks guys. Great info
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