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1968 GS400 Engine VIN

Discussion in 'Buick FAQ' started by erw813, Oct 26, 2014.

  1. erw813

    erw813 New Member

    Hi all,

    I am new to the forum and am about to commit to a 68 GS400 vert. I own 2 w30's and owned a 69 GS years ago with an Olds 403.

    I have grown rather particular in my years and as such am trying to determine whether the engine is original in the suspect vehicle. The seller has made an attempt at locating the engine ID between 1st and 3rd plug on drivers side and tells me he finds nothing. I have read that if the block was decked those numbers may be gone forever. I have seen threads that tell of other ID locations such as on front of block near # 1 cylinder, more or less behind the power steering.

    the car is otherwise apparently original. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
     
    erw813, Oct 26, 2014
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  2. cjp69

    cjp69 Gold Level Contributor

    have him check the passenger side, I have found numbers on 68's on that side instead of the driver's side before.
     
    cjp69, Oct 26, 2014
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  3. Mike Trom

    Mike Trom Platinum Level Contributor

    Mine are on the passenger side between the last two spark plugs. 180 deg from where they should be.:confused:
     
    Mike Trom, Oct 27, 2014
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  4. pbr400

    pbr400 68GS400

    Both of my '68s were on the left rear (kinda where there supposed to be). Both my cars were built in Flint. These cars that have the VIN somewhere else--where were they built? Since this had to be done on the assembly line, plant variances could explain it.
    Patrick
     
    pbr400, Oct 27, 2014
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  5. Mike Trom

    Mike Trom Platinum Level Contributor

    Mine is from the Wilmington Delaware plant.
     
    Mike Trom, Oct 28, 2014
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