VIN on 1998 Illinois title is:
1Y5069191
I remember trying to run that a couple of years ago, I think it was like a letter off of a proper Chevy vin. Without the tag on the truck, I think I have to have a meeting with my friendly, neighborhood Missouri Highway Patrol Officer to validate the title so I can get a Missouri title. 'Course, I've got a few months before THAT becomes an issue . . .
Stuart,
That's a good idea about the carb. spacing - I'll study that. I won't be near the old card for a couple of days.
-Michael