Crate motor vs. rebuilding DZ 302...?

[musclecarjohn]

I did put the car up in the air today and removed the driveshaft but other than that,I didn't get much done.I'm thinking about running an aluminum one...any ideas?I moved out of a storage rental I had into my garage I had my El Camino in which I just sold.

Anyway...long story short...many more magazines! I unloaded some good ones and you know how this slows the process down.

Those holes on the side of the pan are starting to look a little "lower" on the pan than I previously first though.But to answer a previous question,I spun this motor over with the ignition and it sounded like it always did...spins freely,not bound.

I am leaning more towards a crate motor after listening to everyone here and giving it some thought.This would enable me to get on the road sooner with a hi-tech motor and I could bag the DZ for future attention.

That is starting to sound smart...even to me.