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I think I was right on everything except it was built in late 67 vs 68 if I understand this all correctly.  Thanks for the help everyone.

The body tag says
12c
ST 68 12437 LOS 18738 Body
TR 730   V-2 Paint

I think this means
Dec 1968 Third Week
Parchment Custom Buckets
Sequoia Green
Vinyl Top

I am not sure what you mean.  The engine casting number is 3970010 which my research indicates was not used in Camaro's until later in 69.  The pad numbers v0513cmh I believe means it was built in Flint May 13 72 or 74.

Thanks Mike, I agree, I was not going to search the country for the matching motor.  But if period correct would have been enough, or the match was more vague I may have put some time into it.  I am fully ready to enjoy the car again, and actually have a buddy who had a motor built for his 50's car that he decided not to use, so I will likely drop that in it.

Build date is Dec 1968 3rd week.

How can you get close if there is a partial VIN?

Hi guys, looks like I will finally be able to start working on my car again after a 12 year intermission. 

It runs and was mildly restored by me awhile back.  I am going to do an engine/trans swap and know the originals are not in the car, but am not quite clear on how much of a match I would need to get it to be matching numbers.

Is the partial VIN going to be VERY limiting or is it more general? 

I'm not going to kill myself to find one, just curious if there's a chance of it happening reasonably.  Talked to an engine builder who told me it just needed to be an 68 engine, but my research indicates that is not true, so I am looking for clarification.

1968 Camaro RS/SS
350/350
Factory AC/PS/PB/PW