After 4 months, the wait is over. 347 forged stroker from AD Performance, Your Source for Longblock Performance Parts, paxton SC afr185 heads and a few other things. I have to wait on valve covers since the ones I thought I could use did not fit - not tall enough for the stud girdles.

Looking for input on what to do with the brass heater hose connector in the pic. I don't like the look/never really did, but I could not find anything better. Any suggestions?

Here's a pic of what it looks like: