I agree with the above concern with the unknown. The trip is a little over 11 hours each way, which in my mind would result in at least one night staying some place. I really don't want to spend a full day on the road. You figure 11 hours driving, stopping to eat a couple times, and loading up the engine. It would definitely be over 24 hours to do all of that. Plus, I do not have a good vehicle to haul it back home. I am guessing my best option would be to rent a vehicle, thus requiring a 2 day rental. Once I include gas I will be over a few hundred in the hole with nothing to show.

I have pics and have talked to the seller numerous times. He has given my some reassurance by telling me I can contact him if I am not happy once I receive it. However, I don't know what all that entails if there is an actual problem.

In the end, if the block is crap I can hope the 670 heads are good, the Q-jet is a 73 has value, and all other external parts, crank, and brackets could be sold.

It is a crap shoot, but I think I am going to roll the dice.