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Engine Overhaul/Rebuild Cost?

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Recently purchased an almost completely original 65 convertible bird. Engine runs a bit rough and have yet to run compresion checks on the cylinders but was wondering...if it came to a rebuild,
1. How do I find a repuable engine rebuilder (so many are set up to exchange short blocks on newer cars..not rebuild YOUR block?
2. Any clue what ballpark $$ this is?

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Jim: the place to ask these questions is your local auto parts store. They know who buys parts!
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No one here can give a ball park reply on this, something built to stock specs. I assume the 390is the same through all the years?
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