Hi Don, things have changed a bit since I originally wrote those things.....for one thing Hot Hemi Heads now does offer a couple of adaptors fo the extended bell 331s which gives you a couple of good transmission choices. The Chevy 3/4 speed looks to be the easiest while the 727/518(od) looks like a bit of work for the trans to mate (cutting the bellhousing.

http://www.hothemiheads.com/transmis...vy_manual.html

http://www.hothemiheads.com/transmis...o_727.518.html

As far as what to look for, the obvious any damage to the block or heads, and completness, especially rockershafts and head/main bolts/etc. A good set of valve covers (especially if they are able to be chromed) is a plus. You might also want to look around and see if he has the factory windage tray (there should be a picture of what it loooks like in the last thread Bob posted.

Good luck and let us know if you pick it up