Okay, we are going to try to take the cover off tomorrow.  Will I be able to see numbers with the cover off or will I have to take something out?  I can tell you now, I will not be comfortable taking anything out of that rear end.  I DO NOT want to mess anything up.  ;-)
I'll also try and get a hold of the guy in Canada tomorrow.  If anyone knows any other resources for finding out information on the car I could use it, I will call anyone who can help me.  It's already a special car to me but I think there's more here.  According to what you all are telling me, if it turns out to be a copo it will be a VERY special car.
Pictures of the car-
http://s1151.photobucket.com/albums/o628/baleon/