I agree, not much fun to this hobbie if you cant drive it, but on another note they didnt make that series of engines (348 & 409) I am sure for 5 years or so I wouldnt think if they all overheated, I know your patience is probably thin but somethings missing or wrong and I have this hunch that somebody could by a cool old motor for a pretty good deal if they where willing to figure out the problem, sure would look good in a streetrod! But do whatever it takes to enjoy the car your way and have something your comfortable with. Matt