The Original seats had a drain hole directly behind the mounting hole. They have an odd looking edge never really looked that hard at them but they look like you could pry them off of the seat (like they are a seperate part).
The serial number is on the right sire of the reduction housing (between the transaxle and the frame).
I have several Originals but ,sadly, none with a creeper, however I would think that it should not make noise.
BTW the bolt holes themselves often crack where the frame bolts to the reduction housing.
They usually aren't that hard to repair, I have 4 of 5 repaired ones in my attic (sorry not for sale).
Sounds like a pretty nice find.
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