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Old May 3, 2022 | 10:33 PM
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I have seen many data spec plates for sale and am curious if they were OEM from the factory. Where they an option? Thinking about putting one on my 80 L82



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as far as I know, stock factory item.
I don't know when the factory stopped.
I would like to know.
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I sort of thought they stopped using them when they changed the consoles in 77 ???
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I'm not 100 percent sure myself. But I think 76 was the end. I've had my 77 a loooooong time.
Absolutely certain that my early 77 did not come with one.
So I am certain there is no " Correct " one for OP's car.
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1976 was the last year for the engine identification plate.

Early 1975 L48s used the cubic-inch style plate used in the early years. Late 75 and 76 used the plate with the RPO .

Early L48 1975 plate with cubic inches (shows a 73/74 plate)




Late 1975 and 76 plates



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