I'm thinking if you can not get a group of "brothers" over to help (read donate time) I would look for a mechanic that works on hot rods. Don't loose sight that this is a FORD 351C not a Ferrari.
I also read one of your previous posts that stated that if you remove the engine you would rebuild the trans also. My advice to you is take it one step at a time. If the trans functions properly and I believe you said it leave it alone. You don't want to know what RBT charges to rebuild a ZF.
Work on getting the pan off and try to find out what happened. You may find that the pump filled up with shavings from the main bearing being spun. Again one step at a time.
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