Pics a-plenty!!!
Lots more was accomplished in a few days. I'm now on long weekend so I'll be getting even more done.
First off: The slave is installed and works very nicely. Didn't have any issues with this one
(except the older brother almost go soaked with fluid when we were bleeding it!!

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Then, the old man pointed out that the radiator outlet was facing the wrong way(pointed up instead of straight or down), so I took it to work, cut the tube off, changed the angle, and TIG'ed it back on.
Before:
After:
Also started to find good spots for the gauges. This "fake" vent is a prime spot for a 2 1/16" gauge.
(if you have a 4X4, this is where your engage buttons are)
My brother started on a wood frame that will serve base for a fiberglass custom mount for the water temp and the tachometer. It's turning out really well.
I couldn't find a good spot to mount the oil filter external bracket, so I went with Alaskan155's idea to mount it where the charcoal canister used to be, looks pretty slick!
The aluminum plates might be overkill, but I had alot of it laying around and didn't want it to move.........
And, finally, an updated pic of the motor. She's starting to come together slowly but surely. I had to ditch the 45 degree water neck for a 90 degree one off of ebay.
My brother hates the blue I painted it, but the engine bay needs
SOME color..........
I'm going to retrieve the 9" and start to tear it down and clean it up. Hopefully that will go somewhat smooth.