a little buffing...
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...Apr2620103.jpg
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Looking good.

I ordered a set of Speed Pro 4.8 flat tops from Summit. Long story short they only sent me one of the 8 I ordered and upon calling them I find out that they only have 6 more in stock and dont plan on ordering anymore since they arent a commonly ordered item. I would have to wait (alot longer than I want) to get the last piston so I have to find another source (easier said than done since most only offer sets lol) that will sell me the final piston I need.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...8/HPIM1341.jpg

some updates after tracking down the elusive 4.8 Speed Pro flat tops....
Speed Pro Rings STD ($113.79)
Speed Pro 4.8L Flat tops ($188.34)
*having pistons intalled on rods ($35.00)*
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...May1020104.jpg
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Love this.

Shows how much can be done with hard work and perseverence.:hail:

Just out of curiousity, how far out of the hole are your pistons at TDC??

Looking great!:thumbsup:

thanks for the comments guys!
Stang's bane; I havent checked it yet but it looks pretty close to even with the deck.

Finished up with buffing out the car with 3M compound, next step is to go over the entire car again with Meguiar's Swirl Remover...
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...May1320102.jpg
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http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...May1320107.jpg

Some parts also arrived today....
LS2 head gaskets ($39.52 x 2)
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...May1420109.jpg
TTY head bolt kits ($22.95 x 2)
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...May1420105.jpg
Oil Galley "barbell plug" ($6.39)
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...May1420103.jpg

That paint's looking good man.