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January 7th, 2017, 02:39 PM

68442

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Transmission stamps question

Olds didn't start stamping Vin's on motors til 68.
Question: Would this hold true for muncie trans also?
Would they only have an assm. code prior to 68?
No Vin's Before 68?

January 7th, 2017, 03:02 PM

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the government didnt demand it..

but i have some 65 66 pontiac GTO muncies and they have the VIN..all from the kansas city plant..one for a 65 chevelle has the VIN too

January 7th, 2017, 04:18 PM

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Ok Yes other makes vined there motors and trans before 68.
Speaking solely on Oldsmobile here.
What was Old's practice?

January 8th, 2017, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 68442

Ok Yes other makes vined there motors and trans before 68.
Speaking solely on Oldsmobile here.
What was Old's practice?

Olds did not stamp VIN derivatives on the block or trans until the 1968 model year. Prior years had an engine and trans unit number that could be cross-referenced to the VIN if you had the Protect-O-Plate.