thank you for the warm welcome gentleman! frogfarmer, it originally came with the 265 but was replaced with a 350 in 1968. I found a hand written note on the wall inside saying it was replaced at 87000 miles in 68 and signed by the mechanic. I thought that was cool. Still has the original sm420 trans. Bill, I will defiantly look up victor thanks! diseasel, good to know there are some local Stovebolters around! I will be posting questions and updates in the Tons 'o Fun section, there is no van forum so I am guessing that's where I should post.