CE BB number question?

[Pantera]

Sorry guys for the double post. when I pulled it up yesterday the first one did not show up. I thought I had goofed it up somehow so I posted it again.

I know there is a number missing but I just can't read it. Hate growing old. It is a 4 bolt block that is for sure.

there is so many coats of paint on the back that it is hard to read the casting date.

Yes that is the cast block # 3999289

I am quessing that is Feb 22nd of ??73?? from the casting date and the number stamped on the front of the block. I was hoping that I was wrong but had that sinking feeling in my stomach that the date was too late for my '70 BM car.

Thanks
Pantera