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As it appears in your pic I;d say you have a non stamped block. I wouldn't stop looking just yet though, go a little further in each direction with your paint removal to be sure. I can see where a line worker may have stamped it only on one part (as opposed to both) in the case of an automatic car since they would be right next to one another. On 4 speed cars the trans stamp is in an entirely different area of the trans hence my earlier comment about finding one on the trans would mean the engine would also be stamped.

All of your other engine stamping codes (dates, etc.) align perfectly with your cars SPD, I remain confident that it's the original to your car. I can't say for 100% certain without a personal look but otherwise everything looks right.



Much appreciated Scott. I will Remove the rest of the paint for a last look.

It is a rust-free Texas car with AC that I will do a quick survivor restore on so I can enjoy it for a summer and collect needed parts before a rotisserie later.
I will post it in "Projects" as well.

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