the vin plate should be located on the left door pillar, just below the latch plate, or above it, i'd have to look, sorry, i can't help with decode, does the option sticker on the glovebox door give any helpful info, such as matching vin # on pillar?
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"In the words of Motley Crue, This will always be my home sweet home"
Ol' Buck: '72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84
ralleys and 31/10.5s
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330, 3spd stick
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350/auto
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