Engine date for HX LE?

[razsandman]

Hi,

To get a date correct engine for a HX LE are they the same as a sandman? a month or two prior to the date of the car?

I have a 8/76 LE
I can get a 7/76 QT block but not sure if this is too close? the LE's had a bit of a unique history in the factory prior to actually being completed.

[Innuendo]

I'd be checking out a couple of LE's that have the original donk.

[mr.jones]

The 8/76 LE's I have recorded have engine nos. between QT769xxx and QT788xxx, might not help if the numbers have been ground off but gives you something else to look for.

[Innuendo]

I'd also be checking cast dates.