I did buy the engine and the trans, but still not sure I'm going to go that route.
As an aside the rolling chassis he has is for the later '55 pickups, and is a complete chassis with a 235 and trans in it,
If anyone wants it, he wants $200. for it complete, a pretty decent deal for a complete rolling chassis.
If anyone wants it PM me, and I'll give you his number.
Thanks guys.