Here's the progress made in the previous few weekends:
Got the Zedd findings floors and Bad Dog framerails and subframe connectors installed by a local guy that has replaced floors in quite a few cars. The installer coated them with bedliner, but was running low. I need to go back over them since he missed several spots or only covered very lightly. I might use por15, but still considering alternatives since por15 is not lung-friendly.
Weld Wheels are sold, so yesterday I installed my 16x8 sportmaxx wheels that used to be on my 280. The car is a bit jeep-like without the drivetrain.
The engine is all back together (lifters, pushrods, roller rockers, and intake). Everything inside was clean and the comp lifters still looked brand new.
The intake is a little ugly. That intake was on my silver car when I had to park it outside for a few months. Doesn't take long for aluminum to look like this when exposed to the elements.
Valve covers installed with arp studs and rebuilt 3310 sitting on top:
I have another set of comp covers, but these will work for now.
Powdercoated (by mike at thepowdercoater.com) JTR kit installed on the passenger side with motor mount:
Same deal on the driver's side:
I was hoping to start on the wiring today, but it was just too freakin' hot, even in the garage.