Again, the cost of conversion. However, I could have a nice garage sale that might go something like this:
Nice 428 CJ Block bored .030 (line honed and decked) $$$
Like new Edelbrock FE aluminium heads (barely used) $$$
Edelbrock FE Performer Rpm 4V Intake $$$
Edelbrock FE Alum Water Pump $$
Edelbrock 2X4 FE Intake w/ Edelbrock 650 carbs $$$
Like new (3 hrs use) Comp 572 lift solid cam and lifters $$$
Like new .030 Sealed Power pistons $$$
Good used Toploader (RUG AH) @ Hurst Cobra Shifter
LN MSD Distributor and 6al box
LN Ford Alum Fe Valve covers
Lakewood bellhousing w/ mcCleod t/o brg and Ram clutch....
etc etc
This has been a real bad road trip. First my engine goes south and then I drive 450 mile back to Tulsa against 50 mph winds with Tornados dancing all around me in Missouri and Kansas(averaged 4.8 miles per gal @ $1.33/gal) in my Expedition pulling my 20' enclosed.
Anyway, I am getting better now hopefully I can stop the bleeding soon.