Yeah - I'd put the chrome on as well. That and the small bumperettes really set the '74 from the other middle years, particularly the SC and Carrera.
And yes, I'd like to give yours a spin and get your opinion of mine. We'll do a Mulholland run to Malibu or something. Maybe we'll hook up with your pal, Techweenie. He lives out that direction...
BTW: Henry doesn't sell a bad "stock" motor, either - I should know. Did you hear he moved to San Diego? He bought a friggin' farm. He only has to walk 100 feet or so to his shop, which I'm assuming is a barn.