I actually decided to go old school.  Motor is in the shop at this time.  Bought a motor that had been recently rebuilt  out of a 69 that had been torched for insurance.  I understand that is becoming real common these days with the economy the way it is, and have also discovered that certain parts are plentiful because of it.  So the machine shop has it working it over and cleaning up the aftermath of the fire.  Thanks for the input, though.  Just a few weeks too late at this point.