Well, I basically need to address the front suspension issue first before I dive into anything else--it doesn't move easily and I need to figure out why. I'd like to use as many of the original parts as possible, but it's a wait and see game for that. There was a 318 in it, but 2 owners ago put a 360 in it. I need to see what condition that is in first. Hoping to start this weekend, so I'll keep you posted!