I think you miss-read my post. I did not say by any means to "grind the VIN off the block". But GET, as in write down, the VIN and see if you can marry the block to the 68 car it came from - if it still exists.
I said/meant you can USE any 69 block just grind down/off the left rear mounting ear for steering box clearance, but really it doesn't hit the box it is just real close.
He likely will not find his original 69 engine, but could help someone else find theirs. He maybe able to collect a good bit from it towards his new engine rebuild.
I have had 3 and not one were stamped HP. but no big surprise there and it's HP significance really means nothing as far as blocks go.
Sorry for any misunderstanding.
