Yeap sent him a screen shot of it last night!

Plus one Bob!

No reason it should have a scratch mark in the back being is its a 390, Ford didnt cast special blocks for H&M to sell over the counter. Figure it this way if its std bore the block should be worth $300 or so. Then the rest your paying for the story and the box. Alot of stuff now days gathers exrta storys of H&M, not saying it isnt what its supposed to be. Holman Moody did stamp there stuff that was worked on similar to how Ford did there SK stuff.  It will have a H&M and a number out from that some where. The box is cool so its really up to what you want to put in it. There is always the chance that he may have other stuff as well. As for the date code it should be there as well hunder the oil filer adapter area. No reason for them to take the time to grind it off , unless someone is trying to make it match a story.

Mine has a 9 inch under it on a 8 inch wheel. They are Towel citys, and while probably not as good as the MT they work for what i do and look good. 

I run the towel city recaps on mine . I can't remember the exact size but think they are 28.5 inch tall. Mine are on a 15x8 wheel with 4.5 back spacing. Have no issues with the tire ,
fairly sticky and wear good.
https://www.towelcityracingtires.com/Vintage

You should see the price on the Hone o drive.

Every thing sold except 68-69 Torino clutch pedals.

Jay people will always pay for quality parts. I dont think the price listed is to far out for quality parts, plus there made right here in the USA. Id pay more for stuff made here , just my .02 cents.