Hi Karl, We're sorry to see you so upset about your car. Why not have someone check out the engine and find out what it needs. Hopefully not too much but if it does need an engine they are readily available and will make your car very dependable. '49 Kaisers and Frazer's are among the best riding of all the breed and make a great road car. It won't bring much needing an engine but it looks great and deserves to run as good as it looks. Check the vendors that have been recommended to you as they are all Kaiser members and have great reputations. Also Art Griffin in Melbourne Fla had some parts cars that were free for the taking. You might check with him to see if he still has some available with an engine. Good luck and keep us posted.