Jeffery, I cant see why you would find any difference in the bases, provided they are of the same era.
The colour change was simply to add more options for the customer, however, I cant recall if the bases changed at all over the years, like they did for the VC-160, I dont think they did.
Also, if Joe's origianally had a G3 on it, then the base is defineatly the dame, otherwise, it is probably the same.
If you are not in any particular need for the Engine Joe has there, May I put my hand up for it, if it is a G3 engine, it is exactly whay i need to restore my 1973 mustang.
