Out-fricking-standing! I just read the entire post and am awstruck. My compliments!
I just finished pulling apart the last of my engine last week - to see what all needed to be done. (spun the #2 rod bearing a few years ago - actually, it was in 1985....
Haven't done anything other then a little sanding & temp priming of the body yet - it needs a lot of work.
I'll have to swap stories with NEWFIE 69 911E.
cheers,
jt (69 911E)