Thanks for all the info, I konw that is is not the original engine and it was advertised as such, but i wanted to make sure that this car was not a marriage in the body components, so if i understand correctly, this VIN & Cowl tag combo would indicate an original 69 convertible? but without the original 6 cyl. engine.

thanks

Yes, you are correct. The car was originally a 6 cyl convertible. btw you can reply to the original message rather than starting a new post. It makes it easier to follow the topic. Have fun with the convertible!