I am trying to get my brother-in-law to get the engine casting number from the front of the block.

The "7" on the cylinder head is the correct 1971 Olds 350 head. I was able to direct my wife to photograph the get the VIN pad but it is covered in paint and not too discernable.

I will probably be picking the car up and trailering it back to NJ next week. I will make things a lot simpler in terms of selling it , having it here so I can get better photos, videos and maybe a compression check.

Got the engine casting number from the up north. Confirms its a late 1968 to 76 350. Once I get the car home and scrub off the VIN pad I will be able to tell if it's the born with engine or not.

I would imagine the engine is original since the heads are correct.

Once we get it back here next week I can start the detective work...and the scrubbing of the VIN pad that my totally unreasonable wife refused to do in the 95+ degree heat last week. :tongue:

Lol... can't blame her for that!

I should have posted the 30-minute text thread of how to locate that exact spot on the engine. I think I have a photo of everything in the engine compartment but that exact spot...all blurry and out of focus.

She's a keeper. Most people would have blocked me and then turned their phone off after 5 minutes of me providing updated directions with 27 8x10 color glossy photographs with circles and arrows... :biggthumpup:

Since you have all owner history and mileage documentation, the odds of the engine being replaced are slim to none....and slim is ready to leave town.

Fingers crossed. We shall see next week! Can't wait for the unveiling. I already ordered a new set of AC plugs for it since the ones in the photos look rather old. Initiate Mission creep in 3...2...1

Nice original car, I see a intake gasket in your future (looks like it is sticking out)

I have a 70 cutlass convertible, but it's a Chevy underneath

Can you post a photo with a circle around the gasket issue? This is my first time working on an Oldsmobile engine.