I see those fancy main studs.
Don't let Mondelo talk you into using a solid oil galley plug. You need to use the factory plug with the factory size hole or you will be replacing lots of timing chains.
I'll keep that in mind, thanks! I don't recall Bernard mentioning them at all but I'll talk to my builder about it.
No progress on the body, grrrrr. Too many things pulling my every which way but loose or to the shop. First order of business is doing a major cleanup to make some serious working space, things are about to start moving (hopefully).
Went to a swap meet this morning (it's a big deal as there aren't many easy to get to around here), found a couple small prizes, picked up a new drop base air cleaner that might work even though it has the DeMon lettering on it. The big find was a set of American Racing Torq Thrust II 2 piece rims, pretty much exactly what I had in mind. The rubber is garbage but I only paid for the rims anyhow, probably about a third of what they would cost me new. 17 x 7 front, 17 x 8 rear.
Afterwards, we picked up my frame. It came out looking great but I'll have to wait to get some decent photos of it. Chomping at the bit to start getting that back together though! With a bit of luck it will be ready for the engine when the engine is done.