1) Where in Texas are you? 2) First thing Monday morning, show up at his door with a flat bed tow truck and get your car the heck out of his place. 3) Yes, complete rebuild can be done for $1500 or less including removal and replace. At least that is the price I've heard around here in San Antonio.
1968 400 Coupe, verdoro green, black vinyl top 1968 400 Convertible, verdoro green, black top 1971 Trans Am, cameo white, auto 1970 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible 350-4(driver)