Hey Toby, I'm not gonna build it 'my way', I'm gonna build it his way! Out with those 15" wheels and in with the 17"!

Scrap that turkey pan so he can show off the chrome and polished goodies on the motor! Maybe a 5 speed after all (herasy I tell ya).
OK, I'm gonna draw the line at neon lights and a big wing in the back. After all, we all draw the line somewhere.
Hard to say WHAT shape the internals of the motor are in, runs strong currently. Sleeving, if needed, is likely, being it is an original side oiler block I will make every effort to save it.