KR> KRs with Continental A65/75's ?

Good Morning KRnet If there is any flying KR2 stock length flying with Continental engines size 65 or 75 would you please contact me directly. My bird has 350TT flying happily with a 1835VW. I purchased it with engine removed oil leak burned the last one out. I was all set to replace it with an

KR> Does a VW block need paint?

My old 1835vw has peeling paint on it. Is it really necessary to have the block painted? Is there any safe way to strip it off or is a wire brush my only option besides a walnut shell blaster? Darren C-GGGW KR2 Cambridge Ont.