Waiting for the machine shop seems to take forever. But it'll be worth the wait when I have that clean block.
In the mean time I got a fuel tank. And re-furbished it a little. Should fit in the back trunk; at least I hope it fits in the back trunk.
^^^ Electrolysis is the best.
^^^ acid etched with POR15 metal prep.
^^^ and good ole rustolem for the finish.