Here are pics of the VIN/body tags on my late 72 pre-L (#4033)...
Front trunk. Note that the stock VIN tag does not actually have the VIN stamped into it, but rather the VIN is stamped into the car atop the pedal box in the front trunk. The trunk felt is cut around the VIN, and the tag is cut out in this area allowing you to view the VIN stamped into the car.
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