Small update, new 400 block was given to the machine shop to check out. Have not heard back yet from them.
I ordered my strange dana 60 from dr. diff and my dad picked it up while I was stuck at the hospital. Went with 3.54's since it will have enough power that I don't need 3.73's really.

Now I'm trying to figure out what skid plate I need to buy for the oil pan I bought( http://www.manciniracing.com/mabheap.html ). I imagine I should get the 1966-1969 hemi one even though that pan is technically for 70-71 ebodys: http://www.manciniracing.com/kskpl.html

I am about to order the Carter Mechanical Strip Super fuel pump, ARP bolt kit, and hotchkis subframe connectors from Summit Racing. After that I just will need my heads done. Had a question on those too though : https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...e=4#Post8419233
I know when I send them off to get CNC (probably next winter) they will have to go to 10* locks/retainers. Someone on that thread said I should be fine with what I have and a flat tappet cam....

Again my health has put me behind but I'm still chugging away at this. Have been in the hospital 3-4 weeks since the end of December . But new treatment option might turn things around.