matching numbers how can you tell??

[shaks 442 clone]

i have the motor and transmisson out of my cutlass and i was wondering how do i find out if they are matching numbers to the cutlass i have?

[joe_padavano]

Originally Posted by shaks 442 clone

i have the motor and transmisson out of my cutlass and i was wondering how do i find out if they are matching numbers to the cutlass i have?

Search for "VIN derivative" on this site and you'll find this:

http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/10480-post5.html

[shaks 442 clone]

does the same apply for the transmission?

a tag with the vin derivative stamped on it?

[J-(Chicago)]

Originally Posted by shaks 442 clone

does the same apply for the transmission?

a tag with the vin derivative stamped on it?

Yes. If It's a th350 the vin will be on the case on the driver's side just above the pan lip.
It should read something like 31mXXXXXXXXXXX
If you still have the tag, that's an added bonus.

[J-(Chicago)]

Well, yours won't necessarily have the letter "M"
M is the letter for the Lansing plant according to Joe. P.

[shaks 442 clone]

if the tags not there on the transmission the numbers will still be there?

[joe_padavano]

Originally Posted by shaks 442 clone

if the tags not there on the transmission the numbers will still be there?

Yes. The number is not on the tag, it's actually stamped into the trans case.