I will try again tomorrow. I am limited (back issue) in my ability to get into most of these areas which is extremely frustrating. The trans number search for certain will require an able bodied assistant. Thanks for the reference photos. They really do help.Would concur. Even IF that 1st digit was a crazy-stamped "1", that's May 5 '68...probably later than the current speculation of SPD.
Yup - to the left and the right ...and - @fesser ; while you're rolling around on the ground, you might as well get the transmission numbers, too. Might be more clues there. Reference image attached if you're unfamiliar with those - the format is much like the engine numbers on the pan-rail ear by starter.
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