WELCOME TO THE ADDICTION M8! THERE IS NO CURE! 
Awsome pictures/ride, the for sale posting (SPF #1962) is still listed! Nothing like instant gratification
But you seem to have paid a little higher price, than you spoke of wanting to pay before. She/1962 looks worth every penny thou.
I really like the idea of a 5 speed. So much better during a longer cruse. I'm thinking of making the swap this comming off season. Will also switch to a 308:1 or 323:1 rear gear with the new trany @ 2.87/1st & 0.82/5th. This should keep the shifting fairly close the the original set up now installed; 354:1 w/10 bolt top loader. I'll just stash the original parts. If you don't mind me asking? What is your rear gear? I didn't notice on the for sale page.