74 Dart 360 Sport

So builder told me he is cleaning up casting in the valley and that he tore it apart to do so. I am done with this sillyness at this point I just want the stuff back. My fear the engine and parts are gone and this guy has bs me for months. Always some new wild story not sure what he thinks or he is dealing with. Army guy is about to come out of his shell at his shop I think and wig out. Is there any truth to doing this or did he lie about his progress? He won't let me see my engine either which is off.