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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 10:03 PM
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I have a '79 with a NOM 350...code from pad is: 1M10287VP...Where can I get info on this ?
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 10:14 PM
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whats the number on the back of the block drivers side behind the head,this will help also.someone else might be abe to help with the first numbers.
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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 07:56 AM
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Default Re: Engine ID...HELP !!!! (Troublemaker 71)

According to "The Green Book" I don't see a listing for VP. This book has never failed in the past. Is there a chance that you might be misreading one of the letters or numbers on the pad?
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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 10:53 AM
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there is a VB listed 69 350 truck
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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 12:00 PM
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What is the 'Green Book" ? Is there a website I can check ?
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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 02:28 PM
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it is called "the lime book" because of the color of the cover and it is published by edward w j mccomas but it is no longer in print. try e bay :chevy
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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 03:00 PM
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There should be a 3 letter suffix - starts with C.
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