Just had a talk with a local builder here in town, been in business for almost 40 years. He right away knew Pontiacs, even explained that the #1 and #2 pistons attach to the crank opposite of chebby's (didnt know that). Said he will dip it and magnaflux and I think overbore (cant remember if that was mentioned when he quoted me a price)for around 125.00. Also said I can wrench on it all I want, If I make a list of what I want from the engine we can compile a parts list and he will price check everything for me. And if i find parts cheaper, no problem. And if I get it home and get confused he is only a phone call away.

Thats all if it checkes out ok...so help me if I drive 1700 miles and get home and this thing is junk....I'll be asking for help to build a Medieval trebuchet (catapolt) to launch it into his living room!