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Old 04-30-2007, 03:25 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by shaks 442 clone View Post
someone told me if i posted the first 6 digits of my vin you guys could tell me a lot about what kind of car and engine i have well here it is

vin# - 336870

hope the news is good
3 = Oldsmobile
36 = Cutlass line, V8 engine (an odd number like 35 would have signified a six cylinder)
87 = Holiday Coupe (ie, 2dr Hardtop)
0 = 1970 model year

Unfortunately, Olds didn't start putting the exact engine code in the VIN until the 1972 model year.
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