thanks again
i'm still waiting on the seller to let me know when i can have a look at it

i also found a 261 in a chev c-40 or 60 i can't remember which, in a junk yard. i tried to spin it but couldn't get the trans out of gear so i don't know which is froze. maybe both.
that one is complete and they want 330 for it
i'm tempted to gamble on it


1963 c10