I was hoping it would be better

When I bought the Aspen R/T, it came with the numbers 360 engine. Owner said it had a knock, so they pulled it and built a 70 340 engine.

I was hoping it was something stupid making the knocking sound, like loose converter bolts, etc. Not so lucky!

Rod bearing shells from #1 and #2...
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/crackedback/media/78 Aspen RT/Aspen360rodbearing.jpg.html
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/crackedback/media/78 Aspen RT/Aspenrodbearing1.jpg.html

#1 was spun badly. #2 was spun but was disintegrated.

Time for a fresh crank, bearings and resizing some rods at a minimum.

I knew you were cool=but an Aspen RT? WAY COOL!
Wanna race you when it's built!