I called Jim's, they actually quoted me only $895 + $150 core and shipping for a 235 short block. Sounds like a deal, no?

It would probably cost me $600 to get a rebuild kit and have my block cleaned up. Sounds tempting.

62 1/2 Ton Stepside, 3 on the tree and 235 I6
Grandpa gave it to me, it is straight and original with about 90K original miles..