Took the beast on it's first real endurance test last weekend, 250 mile round trip interstate run. Other than the tires being very old and slightly out of balance, it drove well and we had no hiccups at all. Averaged 24mpg @ 70mph as well.
I do have a tiny oil leak somewhere in the front... being slung from the timing belt, so now I'm dealing with regrets of not replacing the front main and oil pump seals while I had it apart. They weren't wet when I took it apart so I figured they were fine. Of course I'm guessing, my newly installed cam seal or the cam sprocket bolt could be the culprit for all I know. I might make that a next summer project as I'm not in much of a mood to tear it all back apart again right now. the leak is very small and only creating a little mist that collects on top of the valve cover after 50+ miles or so, no drips underneath. So far I'm quite happy with the result, it appears to be a pretty reliable beater. Not counting my labor, I've got about 1500 bucks in it total at this point. Needs another $600 in tires to make it right, but that's for later.