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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 03:31 PM
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Trying to figure out if my numbers match I have pulled the id codes from block numbers match but Its a lil confusing figuring out the rest please correct me if wrong, heres my numbers...
16S40349
1-chevrolet
6 1976
S assembled in St Louis
40349 matches vin on title

V0905CKX
V Flint engine
09 sept
05 fifth day
CKX 76 350 a/t 180hp 4 bbl vette

what kind of trans should i have in car, turbo hydramatic?

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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi Eric,
When I look up the CKX broadcast code it appears you'd have a 180 hp, 4 barrel carbed engine, with automatic transmission, (turbo hydra-matic).
CKX 1972 350 200 4 tur hydro trans.
CKX 1973 350 145 2 t/h, NB2
CKX 1976 350 180 4 a/t
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH
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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi Eric,
I 'believe' you'll find a portion of the VIN sequence stamped on the transmission's case which would be an indication that your car still has the transmission it left St.Louis with too.
Regards,
Alan
Yes Thats beside the accordian boot by the kickdown cable hopefully thats orig equip as well, This is my 2nd 76 and more interesting than the first lol but then again 20 more yrs will do that to a fella ..thank you
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