Well after 3 years of looking, found myself a 261 to rebuild, it is a complete running engine. Made me a pretty happy camper. Going to go in my 53 1/2 ton.
Steve

1953 Chevrolet 3100
261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done
In the DITY Gallery
Video of the 261 running

1964 GMC 1000
305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration