Freds 73 Scamp restore on a budget

we've been on holiday to florida a half dozen times now (going back again next april) so we're used to the language and love the food. we want to see more of the states so visiting family is a good start. i don't tend to drink much there as i'm always 'the designated driver' so.....
yeah i can't resist a cheap motor, i've got another little 318 and a new ( bought cheap) set of 60 over pistons so that'll be my spare short block. i've also got a little 287 pontiac motor from a 55/6 gmc truck too with a bell', flywheel and clutch. i'm collecting parts to build a 32 ford roadster pickup with that in, you know what it's like :rolleyes:
how's the snow, my mate john's out truck driving again in your neck of the woods and says it's been snowing some?