Finding a Race Car Opinions

Although, I am in favor of keeping sorta as is, it would be nice to get that numbers block. It's too bad a trade of sorts couldn't be worked out. If he's refusing just to be a dickhead, I'd be tempted to ask if he would enjoy walking with a limp.....
It is how he is. It is in a 78 Valore Road Runner of all cars too. 408 stroker, aluminum heads, etc. Been together since the 80's -90's ish. I offered a replacement block, pay for machining, etc. Nope. His whole family is on board that the right thing to do is get it back to me. Nope. All I want is the block. He can keep the rest. The only number I ever got from him is $5K. Sorry, not paying your ransom I will wait for you to die first then talk to the family.