Here's a little eyecandy of the 396 I'm building for my buddies 1970 SS.... It started out as a virgin block 68 396....
Fresh from the machine shop...

Crank back in it...

first coat of paint and some test fitting....

Got the pistons back in, cams dialed in, and i test fitted the timing cover, fuel pump and water pump to check ensure the bolt lengths are correct...