What wouldn't be an insulting offer?

Thanks for the replies guys!

be prepared to spend up to $2,500 for a rebuild..

I don't think that's quite possible for me, would it be safe to run it as is, or with a small rebuild of seals, gaskets, and a rebuild kit? But not going in to all the machining end of it?


The '66 should have 516s, but may have small valve 915s especially if it's a later production assembly. I've personally seen both on original engines. Both are closed chamber. Both respond very well to replacing the exhaust valves with 1.74s. Early engine has the forged crank and more swap friendly pulleys and brackets - again - assuming no AC.
The later will have 452s or a variant of them - open chamber. Lower compression but if either engine can be heard run in the car(s), and compression tests done, they are worth his price all day long.

Lost me on most of this, but both can be heard and driven. As far as accessories, it sounds like the '75 is better equipped to swap into my '74. But (and maybe I'm just over thinking) i don't want to get down the line and find out I can't do some type of modification since it's a lower comp motor.