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Both look to be very nice cars. I would enjoy having either one of them. In the fall of 70, there was a strike and I don't think any cars were built in Oct. or Nov. So on the red car, I think the Aug date engine is possible, but it would help to know the casting date of the block and additional component dates. I think the 837 alternator could have a Aug. 5 date. Everything looks good to me, except minor details such as heater hoses, power steering hoses, tie rod end rubber boots.
A few things I noticed on the blue car is that the pass fender has been replaced, also the master cylinder and the fan shroud as Chuck mentioned. Also I noticed that the trunk weatherstrip is installed with the seam at the top, which I would be surprised it left the factory that way.

Dennis