Cowl tag decode help.

[69L72RS]

A friend has asked me help him decode a Chevelle cowl tag.
I don't have a clue http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gifon the Chevelle info and am in search of help with this.
The car is supposed to be an original SS L-78 car.

Tag info:

ST 71-13617 R11093 BDY
TR 706 1919 PNT
11E496

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Eric

[Kim_Howie]

1971 I think a 375 was not offered. 402-300hp then the 454.

[Mr70]

Kim's right.No L-78's in the 1971 model year.
ST 71=1971
13617..should be ending w/37=is 2 door Malibu Body style w/any 8 cylinder engine.
R=Ass.plant,Arlington Tx.
11093=is Body Sequence No.
TR 706=Black Vinyl Bucket seats.
19 19=is Tuxedo Black paint upper & Lower.
11E=is November 5th week assembled.
496=internal tracking no.

None of this will signify what engine it came with originally.
Find out specifically why they are making the L-78 claim.