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Old 09-04-2013, 07:48 PM   #3
Bigdav160
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Re: 1967 GMC V8 Engine qestion

GM started stamping partial VIN's on the pad, in some car lines, around 1960.

In the late 1960's Congress was pressing manufactures to put identification numbers on engines to cut down on theft.

In my readings, trucks did not get partial VIN's until much later.
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