Just freshen up the 318...new rings, gaskets, valve stem seals, lap the valves, timing chain and oil pump. That will get the car on the road, but keep your eye out for something better.
I don't think I'd build the 440 block if I were you, I'd bet you'd have 5 grand in it before you got it between the frame rails...You need to find an engine with a complete rotating assembly.
The place where I am getting my Jeep engine built has an old school hemi on the floor. You might be able to pick it up for the shop bill. It would probably need to be de-tuned so it is streetable tho.
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