VIN = 494878H915901
4 = Buick
94 = Riviera
87 = 2-door hardtop coupe
8 = 1968
H = Flint, MI
915901 = sequential number, range for Riviera was 900001 to 949284
Engine number = 8H915901
Matches last 8 of VIN, so original "numbers matching" engine
PD = engine production code = 1968 430 V8, 4 bbl
1383424 = 1967-1969 430 V8 block
More info here:
http://www.teambuick.com/reference/years/68.php
Some, but not all, casting numbers here:
http://www.teambuick.com/reference/c..._big_block.php
Sean Smith
BCA# 42746
MBCC# 2122
SAH# 4186
Buickman Award 2015
1957 Special 4-door Riviera (hardtop) model 43
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