$1500 is probably getting down around scrap yard prices now a days. those Straight 8s are pretty damn heavy.
one thing to keep in mind about these old Buicks is that they use a torque ball driveshaft and closed rear suspension ( effectively making the trans part of the suspension ) so if you've got plans for an engine or trans swap you're probably better off stealing the entire frame and driveline from a donor car that's got close to the same wheelbase and just sitting the Buick body down on top of it.
the narrow Buick engine bay is going to restrict your engine options for swaps. otoh, a turbo 5.9L Cummins could be fun.
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