[Idaho Chris]

Yeah, success!

So let’s do it this way without quotes:
I apologize if multiple similar/duplicate posts show up once a Moderator approves them, but for now perhaps this work around.

Tony-
Still active in the GT world and still have my GTs. Just don’t have time for all the forums I am interested in!
I dropped the ‘Florida’ part of my screen time since I now spend most of my time in Idaho.
My plan is to get an engine ordered before the end of the year along with transmission and other parts so I can drop the drivetrain in as soon as the chassis arrives.

Kthulu- I am going TKX on the transmission. I’ll probably buy it from Modern Driveline as I have had good experience with them in the past.
I’ll definitely look forward to tracking the car across the Atlantic. I did not know that was possible!

Tom- I’ll drop you a PM with my contact info. Thanks for your offer to introduce me to Tim and Jamie. Yeah, being in far North Idaho I am all too familiar with the conflict between cold damp roads and light high horsepower cars!

Ross- I don’t have a chassis number yet but will get it to you as soon as I have it. Thanks!

Nkb- One of the reasons I went with the Mark II is I planned to go small block 289 style. Current thinking is a 302 based crate motor disguised to look like a more or less correct 289. I am thinking HP and TQ in the +/-350 range. My wife is planning to drive the car on occasion and I think that will be more than enough!