Got a little bit accomplished, brackets and pulleys test fitted. Looks like I'll need to do some modifications on the PS bracket as I suspected. The pump is a Howe TT pump that is based on a modified Saganaw P-Series pump. Need to rotate it clockwise to point the inlet vertical which should just be a matter of relocating the bottom hole inward. Will need to figure out pump/pulley spacing later. Not a fan of the polished look so might cerakote them black
Floor gets finished in the morning and then everything gets put on hold for a couple of days until it cures. This old man is tired and time to chill for the evening.....
I thought while I have some time before putting everything back in it's place I'll fill the expansion joints. Calculated coverage and headed to Home Depot to get some Sika Self-leveling sealant. It went down easy and looks great, one problem. After several hours it's still very soft so I checked the instructions.......3-5 days curing time I guess I should have read the instructions more thoroughly to start with, what a dumbass..... more waiting
Got everything moved back in place and got back to work on the blue buggy. Sometimes I wonder how I talk myself into doing shit the hard way Could have just rebuilt the 347 or dropped in a new 363 (faster timeline) and nothing else changes. Oh no that's too easy, let's drop in a 351 based 427w because after all who doesn't want more power
Modified the engine cradle/ motor mounts to prevent twist and fit the new oil pan. Oil pan clears everything so just fit up skid to bottom of the cradle and final weld.
I knew I would need to make new larger headers at some point but I wanted to get by with the ones I have for the time being. Driver's side is golden but the passenger side hits the PS reservoir and coolant overflow tank so I will have to relocate them. I'll have to remake the exhaust turnouts which I planned on anyway.
Yep....bigger engine....more power....
Fixed the trans mounting holes
On a positive note Fritz Performance should be done with the new trans on Friday
I guess I should have read the instructions more thoroughly to start with, what a dumbass..... more waiting 
