Choices, Choices...

["Matthew S. Gueller" <copenhag@swbell.net>]

About 4 months ago I dropped a rebuild into my III, and it's doing 
great. 10 hours in a parking lot with 2 railroad ties, 2 come alongs, and 
a skateboard paid off.  In any case, I did it because of the absolute 
frustration I was having with the other.  I felt like I had lost 1 or two 
cylinders.  I had lost two come to find out.  No. 4 and Number 2 (counter 
opposed), the exhaust valves appeared as though someone had to take a 
bite out of them.  Anyone seen this?  Have any idea why?
   In anycase, I have a solid block, good pistons, etc., and I was 
wondering what lind of ripper I should build with the old block.  Anyone 
have any suggestions?  I am planning on replacing the trany anyway.