thanks. 300 bucks off the local craigslist, and it'll carry the engine and trans back to florida, and i'll resell it for a beach trailer, or whatever. as for the "correct" 69 or 71 thing, it's casting #2780930-340-1 Date code 1-17-69. scott says it was the correct motor. i guess like the hemis, they cast so many, the original run lasted for 3 model years. i didnt look at the vin in the car, as i had no interest in it, so i couldnt verify the numbers matching. had it been a black '72, i woulda looked, as i've been looking for my original demon for 20 years. i added bearing buddies to the trailer, and i'm gonna get new bearings, before i head back home. new tires are already done.