Correct and original are really two different things. It could still have the original motor but if the truck has seen many miles its most likely been rebuilt or replaced.

If its been rebuilt it is still original. If its been replaced it may still be correct, but it isn't original.

Now if you will accept my definitions at face value, and not all do, what do you really have? There is no registry that lists what motor came in what truck and no way beyond coincidence of showing the motor belongs in the truck. There can be many ways to show it didn't start life there.

I tend to evaluate a little differently. If its going to require a lot of work to make it look original I don't care how original it really is, I go whatever direction my pocket book and whims take me. If its likely a clean and easy return to original I'm like to consider that route, knowing its not what I want but could be easy to turn for more project money.

I've never completed a restoration, but is because I rarely buy stuff I don't see as hot rod material.


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