Manual steering box date codes - decoding

My 71 Dart is Windsor, Ontario built. Originally a 225 /6, 904 auto, manual steering car.
Looking back at my build photos I can clearly see "G12" stamped on the gear box cover.
I don't know the ratio, but if I had to guess I'd say 24:1.

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