78 Trans Am restoration.

[Runner76]

Doing a complete frame off restoration to make my 78 TA the car I wanted it to be when I bought it new. The car is being built with three goals, in order of preference, weekend cruiser, local car show competitor, and an occasional trip to the track.
Progress so far. Body, frame/suspension, drivetrain all separated. Original numbers matching motor and Trans safely set aside. Replacement 400 block is at the machine shop for .030 over bore.
The suspension and subframe have all been sandblasted and repainted.
Body is apart, going to bare metal for rust repair, straightening, etc.
Engine build: balanced stroker kit, 461 ci. Edelbrock aluminum heads, forged rods and pistons. Approx. 10 to 1 compression ratio. Hydraulic roller cam, performer intake, Holley carb. Upgraded ignition. Headers with crossover dual exhaust.
Trans, rebuilt 350 turbo, not sure of converter stall speed yet.
3:42 rear gears.
Suspension: all wear parts replaced, new springs all around, Koni shocks, urethane bushings, subframe connectors. Reproduction 17 inch snowflake wheels, upgraded discs all around.
Interior, cleaned, replaced as needed, stock appearance.
Exterior, paint and clear coat, factory color (SE Gold) no body modifications.
Still deciding on torque converter and specific cam grind to match the 3:42 gears. Also debating on going to tubular upper and lower control arms.
The engine is not together yet, so thoughts , suggestions are all appreciated. This is my first engine build, but based on similar builds I have researched, I am hoping for 500 gross HP.
Only a couple pictures so far.
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