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Old 04-01-2014, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 87yjtoy
... where is the numbers stamped on the trans to check the vin ?
That can be tough to see - and they do move slightly depending on who stamped it;
according to my '70 Firebird service manual;
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The vehicle identification number is also stamped on a pad on the right upper side of the transmission case.
If you're lucky there will be an ID tag attached to one of the bottom side cover bolts - it would have a 'DG' to denote the correct three speed.

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Originally Posted by 87yjtoy
And whats the code I'm looking for to determine the 1 of 15 RA III cars?
There is none;
1970 model year cars need to have their numbers matching engines still there, a build sheet, or PHS to verify original options.

If those headsxare original to the car then the RAIII cars had engines with further back casting dates;
the numbers correct engine which I have for my car is roughly D300 casting date...

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