Agreed Jim, very nice car and an obvious survivor with some great details. As far as the battery cable specifically, yes, I have seen that on 69's, but it varied through the 340 production years. For example, every original (orange motor) 71 I've seen, the neg cable was added after paint. BTW, I'm also undecided, doubtful of the orange motor 70 simply because the full history of the car is unknown.

In summary, 340 engine details changed A LOT from 68-73. IMO there's still more to be discovered on them, survivors are few and far between but I still learn more with every one I see.