Hi all,

I just bought my first classic pony and am so stoked! I'll get her up on a lift Wednesday for a first real good look with my mechanic.

I'm wondering what to look for to see if the 289 is original or not. How to tell? Should I be looking for a serial number, if so where about? The 3-speed transmission I'm guessing that's original, I've heard you don't see those much anymore?

Any advice on what else to look for besides rust?
She was over a pit when I first had a good two hour look...

Do I have an original V8, how to tell?