[PJ4myboo]

I looked at a 390 short block last night that needs rebuilt. It looks like it is standard bore and in good shape considering it has been sitting in a corner of a garage for many years.

The gentleman also has a 390 fe block .30 over that is apart with a regular crank, forged pistons, forged rods, all bearings, and rings all new still in the box. He says the block and parts have been balanced and blueprinted just never put together. He had some documentation to back it up as well as marks/writting on the pistons and rods so I believe him.

My question is would you buy the old block and do it from scratch or buy the one with the machine work already done just taking a chance that it was done right? The difference in price is about $700.

This is a project for my sons and I, so any input is appreciated.