Help decoding this bell housing !

Well, I don't know if I'd go that far. That front bearing retain diameter changed over the years and it needs to match the bellhousing. Also, the output went from a ball and trunnion U-joint in the '64-5 models, to the 25 spline slip yoke type in '66-7, to the 29 spline one from '67 big blocks and later. Nothing that can't be overcome, but, it's just more hassle and money if you pick the wrong combo. If the OP is just going to use the car on the street, building a stronger small clutch is also an option. The '70's B-van slant 6 clutch fits the early flywheel, and therefor can use the stock '64-6 cast iron bellhousing and clutch linkage. Another thing you might want to verify is that the crank has been finish machined for a pilot bushing. Otherwise, get the later Magnum bearing instead.

All A-Body bellhousings use the same front bearing retainer, except the O/D. Output should not matter, the OP is merely swapping a 340 and 10.5 bellhousing for the 9.5 bellhousing in his 64 Valiant. The 10 inch clutch from a six would not hold the 340 he is building, unless it was custom built, and then not sure how much I would trust it. Many better options with the 10.5 inch system. Definatly a good idea to check the pilot bushing now.