Today we finally got the engine wrapped up and timed. The machine shop put a solid plug in for the distributor oiler, that was fun to do with the engine installed. Long story while the transmission was out I decided to swap to a 4 speed and just posted a wanted ad for parts. I was going to sell the car but I think I'll keep it now.
Pics from today, still not pretty but glad to finally have the hood on and an engine I can head run.
I will say the progress has been a lot of fun with my friends.