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Old March 17th, 2013, 11:21 PM
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Z block origin?

Instead of the usual 3Mxxxxxxxx on the vin derivative pad. I noticed my engine is 3Zxxxxxxx

Plant of origin? 1972 model year.
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Old March 18th, 2013, 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by J-(Chicago)
Instead of the usual 3Mxxxxxxxx on the vin derivative pad. I noticed my engine is 3Zxxxxxxx

Plant of origin? 1972 model year.
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Old March 18th, 2013, 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by J-(Chicago)
Instead of the usual 3Mxxxxxxxx on the vin derivative pad. I noticed my engine is 3Zxxxxxxx

Plant of origin? 1972 model year.
The Chassis Service Manual, for one, has the plant codes.

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Old March 18th, 2013, 06:21 AM
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Thanks fellas. Kurt I did join up at wildaboutcars when you first mentioned the project, but found it difficult to navigate. I'll stop back over soon, and see how things have progressed.
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Originally Posted by J-(Chicago)
Thanks fellas. Kurt I did join up at wildaboutcars when you first mentioned the project, but found it difficult to navigate. I'll stop back over soon, and see how things have progressed.
I expect you to be pleasantly surprised.
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