do i have matching numbers?

[mgerhold]

I have a 73 vette.

VIN # = 1Z37J3S433790
Engine block = 3970014
Carb = 7043202

Door plate
Trim = 418
Paint = 953
Cheverolet L24

Sticker on our side drivers door
GVWR 4010 GAWR FRT 1917 Rear 2093

I think this car is all original but want to make sure. Can someone check me on this?

 

[bossvette]

I'm not "up" on these things but the engine number you need for your question is located on the stamp pad in front of the passenger side head and is a "stamped" number not a cast number, the number you posted is the casting number. Welcome to CAC someone will answer your question soon.

 

[mdenno]

numbers matching

The numbers stamped into the engine block will be the same as a portion of the VIN # if the block is original

 

[Vettehead Mikey]

An 0014 block casting number is unusual for a late '73 Corvette, but you've not provided anywhere near enough info about your car to say one way or the other.

Quick question- what does the term 'matching numbers' mean to you?