I tore down the 454 to get it ready for the rebuild. Atleast the top end anyways, assuming rotating assy is ok. Block is virgin 2 bolt. Here's a few pics.
Before pressure washing
After
1976 3/4 ton 454 361959, found the truck in a barn. Drove it into the garage & pulled the motor and TH400.
781 Heads.. going to Louisville on Friday for 7angle and new 2.190s/1.880s and all the trimmings. (Brother is a machinist) - Cuts down on laborcosts
And to top it off Friday, some of my parts started to "flow" in.

7561 RPM Air-Gap Intake
1407 CARB
Comp Cams XE274H-10 552/286
Comp Cams Timing Set
Lots of work to do before spring... Kenny