The engine is in.
BUT..... What has become a theme with this build, another setback. The stock flexplate originally on the 440 doesn't match the *not* stock torque converter. That got sold with the 400 originally in the car.


A replacement has been ordered, and will be here Wednesday.
Instead of wasting a perfectly good afternoon in the garage, I decided to tackle a few cosmetic issues that have been bothering me. A while back, I found some replacement badges for the car, as well as some taillight/trunk trim.
Before:
After:
They aren't perfect, but what is on a 56 year old car? I prefer things to have a matching, although better, patina. More to come.