I know my girl isn't"mint" but she still has her original paint and rust is almost non existent and having carted her original motor home from California about 26 years ago I think the two should be reunited at some point. Although her L28 that is in her now is alot of fun I am finding that a more stock configuration would suit me now. I'll include a photo of her at a recent carbs and coffee.
As for the block its good to know that I could have those spots welded prior to planing. There is alot of info on L28 piston heights in relation to the deck but not much when referring to an L24 with the higher quench e31 head. The pistons that where in it weren't stock and were shy about .010 from the deck. I have read that ITM pistons pin height are a bit lower than stock which may mean shaving the piston height I guess.