Hadn't heard from you in a bit. Glad you've got the beastie up and going. Hope you're as happy with Ted's work as I think you are.
On your pan gasket......don't over tighten those little bolts, it will deform the gasket and the pan rail. Did you use Permatex? The spray kind works well.
For the rest of you......only a Cobra can put a grin like that on a man's face!!
Al