If that number is above the WP, it will not be for the VIN.
It is called the engine unit number or motor unit number or some other things.
The VIN of the car is down lower on the block same side as the WP.
It will be next to the timing cover, if still in the car may be hard to see because of crud and the radiator hose hiding it.
(as was said earlier)
It will look something like 24L111706 or 24W111706
(if it's the original)
I collect that info on the engine unit number.
What is the block date code?
(back of block by the distributor)
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