<VV> Engine Block

[Mark Chapman]

I found the fender patch panels I was looking for. Thanks JR and others.

Guys, I have a problem and I'm looking for your help...  

I'm still in the process of restoring my 66 Monza vert and I've come across a strange situation. I bought this car about a year ago and have been working pretty much solely on body work. I sent the engine recently to a very good, very reputable Corvair mechanic who told me that the PO of the car, block, and some of the parts had the block "line bored" and that bearings didnt fit in one half of the 
block. Has anyone out there ever dealt with line boring Corvair blocks?

Anyway, my dilemna...

Given the current state of this block and its inability to be used, and another 66 block that I had with a spun main bearing, I need a good LM block. Anyone care to part with one? If so, please let me know.

Now that I'm pretty much starting over with this engine, I'm wondering if it may be an opportunity to revisit what I want this car to do. I am interested in the car being relatively reliable, dont care much about creature comforts, but am more interested in performance (read: I want it to go fast!). I am certainly not against looking at any different setups than "normal,"  as long as I can still utilize the artwork posing as a set of 140 heads that Larry S. built for me. This is a 4 speed car and could will soon end up as one that I use, occaisionally, for DE track days, some autocross, etc. Any suggestions?

I have not yet started on the suspension and brakes, so I'll be asking questions about that too, if y'all dont mind.

Since I will be farming this engine out again as the mechanic I was using does not want to continue the project, do any of you have any suggestions as to who would be a good one to take on this project? Location isnt really important. I can ship or shlep things pretty much anywhere. I really just want it done right and to be able to learn something in the process.

I am near St. Louis and would like to find a good LM block within 200 miles or so if possible.

Thanks for your time.

Cheers!

Mark Chapman