Small blocks use to be dirt cheap to rebuild, not any more. I use to have about 300.00 in parts. I just spent 900.00 on one and reused the cam, lifters (roller) and 7 pistons. If I would have done the math prior to starting, I would have bought a crate engine instead. I would recommend a crate engine.I put quite a few miles on my hot rod before I got it running also. Helps keep the ambition up that way. I got tired of messing with the DMV trying to get a title for my roadster. Finally went to a judge with my bill of sale, and he issued a court order for the state to issue a title. Cost a bit more to do this, but had a title in 3 days, after waiting 6 months for the DMV to say no over and over.
Lee
Great news! Now you can sleep again, right? Been there.Update, my Wife came through surgery sore but in good shape. All went well. Thank you all for the prayers and well wishes!