Yes it is a real one. It has a correct TA block but not the one that came with that body, same with the 4 speed. I don't know about the rearend yet. It is original FJ5 Limelight. Some stuff is still original & not that great of shape, other stuff looks new. Came from Iowa in very poor condition, rebuilt in CA around 2001, sat many years, went to Vegas then to Oregon. I got it Nov 2007 & sent it to FL. I'm picking at it little at a time to bring the quality up. I drive it a lot. I wanted a real 71 Hemi Cuda in lime green but I can't afford it so this was the next best one. I have not been disappointed.