I have a running 91 318 you can have free minus the whiplash roller cam in it. it goes in my other 318 next.

need headers?

got all the hydro clutch stuff with a 4 speed or a nv4500 5 speed for it.

nice 8 3/4 that bolts in as well.

even have a set of wheel tubs if he wants to shackle flip & tub it for some fattys.

I agree with your son.. not many running around here in my part of FL.

I am looking to make a 2x gasser out of a 4x4 RC (or W150) so it has a tube axle and leafs up front.

I say go for it! at his age and having something that old is a good start to having a hot rod in his mid life.