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Old Jan 30, 2021 | 10:23 AM
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Just bought this 68 C3 and need some help identifying more information. I see on the block the number matches my vin but I don’t understand the code next to it. VI026HE. I attached a pictures.
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V= Flint
I026+ October 26th (I used instead of 1)
HE= 327 Base 300hp Rochester Q-jet & Manual Transmission
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V is Flint, MI. The I is sometimes substituted for a 1 so the date of assembly is 10/26/67 and the HE is for a 327/300 hp with a Rochester 4 bbl and 4 speed transmission.
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