Now you've got me curious.... What are the chances this is a 396? Do you know something I don't?
that Velle is 100% mine, just a matter of getting it drug to my house. As far as what's in it I'd like to keep the powerglide, if that turns out to be what it is. As far as identifying an engine by looking at it, I'd spend more time on Google than I would pulling it. Since I know you have the capability, knowledge and recources to do something with it, I'd make it more than worth your time to drive down and pick it up. Just give me a few days for it the end up in my driveway. I can photo verify anything you need to see on it.
I guess I should go ahead and mention I also bought a late 60s early 70s Buick Skylark.