Dave, thanks for the updates, the one thing members really fail at is checking back and keeping the members updated with how things are going.
There is a reason why Gen1 smallblock chevs have been around so long is because they are really good engines.


1953 Chevrolet 3100
261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done
In the DITY Gallery
Video of the 261 running

1964 GMC 1000
305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration