for a real long time and had a blown engine when I was it. It killed me not to buy it for the price he was selling it for and if I knew the title would be cleared up I would have bought it. I don't think you will get $3500 for a complete swap. You allready had one guy back out of buying it as well, so I would suggest getting money up front if you are gonna pull the engine, you don't wanna get stuck with it all apart. Good luck! too bad you cant keep it, I know what he was selling it for and you could make some good $ on it