After much deliberation and discussion with friends, I've decided to stay stock and have the engine refreshed. I will use Johnny Woods web page (link above) as a guide to restore the engine bay while the engine is out. I have no intention of racing the car and as we all know, it can provide more than enough excitement in stock form.
I will have the ZF vapor blasted and all the brackets and pulleys and such replated or painted as per original.
Is the clutch disc a standard item or unobtainium spec? What about U-Joints?
I'm open to "While you're in there" suggestions as well. Right now I'm making my shopping list.
I might as well address the front end too. Ball joints, tie rods, etc. If anyone has recommendations on part #'s or suppliers you have my attention.
MH