Been meaning to post updates - NOS cassette stereo installed and engine in!
Surprisingly, the Olds 455 fit really well even with A/C. I had a valve cover leak on the passenger side after the rebuild (bent valve cover) and I was even able to remove the valve cover without needing to unbolt the engine and lift it, etc.
I am running stock/'small block' cast iron manifolds right now and will possibly try headers in the future or at least 455 manifolds. Working on A/C compressor now utilizing the brackets of a Cutlass/Delta 88/98...
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