Thanks for the info. I have located several engines, but I won't be able to examine them closer till spring. I prefer to go with the 39-48 engine, but if I can't find a good one I will use the later engine. I'm having my rails shipped up in the spring also and will be starting on the frame when they arrive. I already have a ford 9", and a fellow rodder is thinking of changing over his four bar front end from all painted to all chrome and will sell me the painted one when he does the swap.
My biggest drawback will be the body, I love the 32 five window, but can't afford a steel body, and I am not sure about a glass one. I could manage a steel roadster body, but I really like the coupe.
We'll see.

Ralph