thank ya'll alot i will take off a valve cover and check the date code..this engine is probally all pieced together...but it sure sounds good and strong..now to find the weather stripping for the convertable top..hope to take it for a ride in a couple of days and check out the trans..hope all is good there..this car has sat in the yard for 15 years..but i sure started easy..so i have high hopes for it