Thanks, I know a guy that can fix the vin pad stampings, and sorry that is out of my price range at the moment. This is the 2nd 68- 383- 4spd fastback barracuda I have owned, the 1st one I sold about 10 years ago and regretted it ever since! at the moment I have 2- 68 fastbacks, 1- 67 fastback and a 68 coupe and lots of parts if you are looking for something.