He DOES say the pics are of the parts truck, not the "fixer." Still, I would be hesitant about the engine... if it ran for much time while upside down that could be BAD.

Looks like he planned to do the swap then reconsidered when he figured out the amount of work involved...

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1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
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