No much help but this site lists abit of info :lux hauler said:
http://www.100megsfree4.com/cadillac/cad1970/cad76.htm
"A body identification plate on the top right surface of the shroud under the hood, near the cowl), reveals style number, trim number, body number, paint number, and date of assembly (month 01 through 12, week A through E) followed by codes for factory-installed options.
ENGINES"
That 12A looks abit like a build date sorry couldn't find out anymore
Jim