I finally have an update!
As I mentioned in an earlier update, I had a head gasket leak. So I picked up a pair of Mr. Gasket head gaskets (Summit #MRG-1134) 0.028" thick. I also replaced the intake manifold gaskets with Felpro 1205 gaskets, which are a very close match to the intake ports of my Pro Topline 200cc heads. Within a weekend, I tore the engine down to the short block, replaced the head gaskets, and built it back up.
After I debugged some electrical gremlins, the car had it's first startup in a year and a half!! Running straight headers (Only ran it for 30 seconds or so since I had no cooling system in).
The car jumps to attention nearly instantly after I turn the key!
I also took some glamour shots (I got the headlights working!)
I took Mr. Pozzi's advice and am now running a second dedicated belt to the power steering pump. Here it 's during my mockup:
I'm getting so close to taking it for a spin!