Thanks everyone for all the comments and opinions. I'm pretty sure I will go ahead if I can get it for a fair price and it checks out. I need to go back and have a good look at what's actually usable.

HK - Thanks I will send you the pix I have of plates (Need to get em off phone first). I had a look last night and it turns out it was originally 253 4spd. SO yeah - It will need some investigation