[Bernica]

Joker,

Sounds like you were visited by "dumb and dumber".

I agree with the earlier post(s). That was somebody that you know or knows your ride. They must have also known how long you would be away to spend the time to rip the motor out....not a 10 minute job.

There are a few FE blocks on EBay, but you'd better buckle up. Costs ain't what your grandpa was used to. Just search for "427 ford"

BTW, my garage is wired to an alarm system with one real loud siren. The neighbors know what to do if they hear it. Guns are not ruled out.

Good luck.

-Michael