Rich,
I have a front cover dated August 64, i.e. 64 with 8 dots. Took it off my 65 Shelby
in April this year when I put on a correctly dated (April 65) front cover and water pump, also dated April 65. This August 64 dated cover has come a long way. I took it off a HiPo engine in Sweden when the HiPo went in to my 67 with a correct cover and cast iron water pump.
If the other deal doesn't go through, write a message here with your email address and I will send you some pictures.
Texas Swede