I've been a member for many years, but have never posted much at all. I'm getting ready to put my '66 Belvedere back on the road after sitting in my garage for way too many years. I'm looking for a good machine shop to put together a 500" big block stroker. I live in the Rockford, Il area. I am willing to drive an hour or two for a good machine shop, but obviously would rather be closer to home. I haven't decided whether to assemble it myself, or have the machine shop do it. I have never assembled an engine before, but really want to try building it myself. Thanks in advance for any recommendations.

Dennis