Upgrading A Small-Block Chevrolet Engine - Weekend Update

[ProMetalShop]

It seems the older I get ( which happens often) I like using the old ones even though there not the big cubes I struggled for not even five years ago. I have a 65 396 that needs a freshen up and another 66 396 that just sits in storage. I just came across a few sets of camel hump heads for my small block just to have that 60's era. I have a few older small blocks like a 68 327 and a 69 302 dz which is just a block. Some how they just seem to wonder in my shop and I just can't turn them away. Nothing like vintage cubes

[64L79C10]

Nice to hear back from you Steve and you and me are on the same page when it comes to vintage SBC's apparently. I recently sold a complete original bore 283 engine to a guy who just lost his job but he wanted it because of the "old factor". He did not want to afford it but his position boiled down to....I might be able to get another job but I might not be able to find (and afford) another original stock 283. I had second thoughts about it as I watched him drive off with it. I quickly recovered when I looked at the 4 bolt 400 setting under my bench that needs to be rebuild.

When I worked I used to travel the Danville area occasionally and I love the country.

[ProMetalShop]

Hey if ya happen to pass threw give a shout, and pay us a visit.... I just bought two 4 bolt main blocks (just to have more space to store dust) What part of the south ya residing in ... Danville has some nice winters with lots of snow, which by about the end of January I am ready for spring.
Any way I am still rounding up parts to finish up my small block now just which one should I put it in. My 70 C10 which has a decent running 307, or my 40 Chevy that still needs a pile of tin work and have to build a chassis yet. I am itching to work on the C10 so I ave a cool shop truck when the weather is clear.