For the record...this is the one.
Not original color (was copper brown metallic), but it looks like velvet red metallic (?)
I don't know how the valve adjustment and rocker arm replacement affected the prior leak down, if at all. Maybe I could second guess the validity of the initial result?
Having the independent inspection by a trusted/unbiased P mechanic was worth it. Next time (if there is one...) it will be "pre" vs "post".
Work done cost $900. about 50% was labor cost.
Driving this is the goal.
Currently trying to exceed the goal spending time behind the vintage Raid steering wheel.