Below the hood, things remain in largely stock configuration, somewhat of a departure from the norm that's good to see from time to time. The 283 cubic inch V8 at its center is period correct and appears to be nicely maintained, showing a cleanly painted block, heads and valve covers and a compact chrome air cleaner on top. The vintage small block pairs with a 4-speed manual transmission whose shifter is mounted on the tunnel for easy access and an upgraded alternator sits in place of the original generator to provide far more reliable starts and overall operation.