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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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the one big number on a plate underhood, what is it?

the one big number on a plate rivited underhood across the radiator core support, what is it?

i dont mean the credit card size one, i mean the other long one with big numbers on it.
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 04:59 PM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
show a pic...

If its about 8 numbers long then it might be the part number.

John
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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I awalys thought it was the production number of my car. I really have no clue what it is tho.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 06:02 PM
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This one?
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 06:04 PM
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that looks like it mine seems a little bigger tho
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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Originally posted by Petes 84Z28
This one?

yes... athough mines like a inch and a half to two inches longer......
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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 08:14 AM
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mines bigger than that also

i dont evne remember what number is on it, im curious now hmmmm..
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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 08:23 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
That is the self destruct date for your car, encoded of course...

Just kidding

John
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