So... What did I buy?

Well I can tell you this... it DID happen and for $500 like I said. I'll sell the rusty block or make a table out of it if I can't.

Just saying I thought that was a fair offer/paid for what was presented by seller.

I see people asking $750+ for rusted bore 340 blocks that are already 40 over. That have a good chance of being a full sleeve situation and I don’t think worth that kind of money.