1969 Dodge Dart GT Convertible Stock Resto

Just keep movin' along.

Pulled the Motor and Transmission and started the breakdown. Just going to freshen up the 273 with new gaskets, bearings, paint and such. So far the motor looks good. Typical grease and grime, deposits.

Not sure what to do with the ignition. I believe it is the original single point distributor. The car was hard starting when the build began so I am think either rebuilding the points, replacing with a points eliminator, or scraping the set-up for Mopar electronic. I would like to keep the stock look and original distributor, but drive-ability and reliability are the name of the game.

Found one sheared engine mount.

Also found some plastic chunks in the oil pan. I am thinking this was from a timing chain that broke in the late 90's.

Overall the motor looks good, may be the first time its been apart. Is there a way to tell this is the first time its been opened up? Anything I should be checking while cleaning everything up?