Thanks Cliff, that sounds like a good deal.  However, I think this is the original engine (haven't had a chance to check the numbers).  If it is, I will be more inclined to rebuild it.  If not, I may just give you a call.
Jim

Ihave 2 short blocks,1 is 292 .040 over size new pistons with molley rings,reground came to 57 312 specs, new lifters,new oil pump,timeing chain and gears.Ilive in surrey bc 15min from blain border.. asking 1200 us with your core.i could redo your heads as i am out of eczg heads. the engine has a pan and front cover for a car. if interested phone at 778 574 1940,or e mail at ct1940@shaw.ca
this engine short block is a proper reman ,no short cuts.  cliff

Hey Folks,
New to this forum, but not to Y-blocks. Way back when I was in high school, my parents had a '57 Fairlane with a 312.  They would let me drive it to school to work on it in auto shop class. And when I would drive it I would drive it like a teenager. I've always wanted to get another and now I have - and not any just any Ford.  Last weekend I pulled a '57 Skyliner out of a barn on a ranch in the northern Sacramento Valley.  It sat in this dry, windowless barn for 43 years.  A rust-free, one owner and completely original car, it comes with a 292 automatic with about 140,000 miles.  As you can imagine, I'm thrilled with it and just getting started peeling away layers of dust and mouse debris to see what I have here.  Given the mileage and wanting to do this right, I may want to pull the engine and have it rebuilt by someone more knowledgeable than I.  My first question to the membership is if anyone knows of a re-builder in the Seattle/Western Washington area experienced with Y-blocks?  I look forward to posting my progress and picking your brains as I bring this car back.