So not much of an update, been saving some cash for body work, but...
Haven't done the deal yet but the 5L and auto out of this is good as sold.
Picked up a muncie conversion for it, no more auto. Came with new clutch/pressure plate, new hydraulic set-up, and a Hurst shifter. Just need a flywheel.
And on a sad note, I may be parting with the Sandman if oldmate comes back and waves some cash at me. No space and the amount of work it needs are the killers.