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Originally Posted by Lee H
As Coley said, truck blocks did not have vin stampings so you could find a block with the correct casting number, dated code, and front pad stamp, and call it matching numbers. At this point in time I don't think truck values are much different with or without a "numbers matching" engine.
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This from Lee H is correct. However, I believe a "numbers matching" engine increases the value for some buyers. But I agree, its not like a 1969 Z28
But I would like to add that you need the original POP. If you have the Protect-o-plate (POP) it will tell you what the block numbers (not the casting numbers) should be. Chevy Truck blocks do NOT have partial VIN's stamped in addition to the block numbers. So if you have the POP and the block number matches (and the date code is in the ball park), thats as close as you can get to "numbers matching" in a truck.