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?
Sounds like you know the States real good and if you ever get this far up you have a place to stay and John if he has time for a beer and dinner to stop by.
My 29 Ford AA truck I keep thinking of making a hot rod and the flat head V8 in it.
I don't remember the 287 Pontiac motor small V8 or V6 is that aluminum block?