Thanks, most people that keep saying stuff don't have any experience in here but well its an open forum for a reason.
8-27-13:
Picked up a new (to me) shortblock, its stock rebuild with about 10k miles on it. 2G pistons, shot peened rods.
Last night Carltalon came over (thanks) and helped put more of the shortblock together. I'm waiting to pickup a head to use and then I should be ready to put the motor together and get it back in the car. Hopefully I can convince him to come by again soon.
I'll thank Halon in advance for the engine hoist too.