cool build man wish i had the money to start on mine already!
Thanks for the link on the carpet.
Whats the orange stuff between the head and block?
Big thanks to four6ty for the goodies that arrived today:
Whats the orange stuff between the head and block?
Behold! 'tis the Orange Gloop of DOOM!

Seriously though, all that sealant frightens me.
yeah, we messed up, don't worry - the head is coming back off & the sealant is coming out
Are you using RTV for a headgasket and valve cover gasket!? It looks like you are in the last few pics...
look up - I already answered that one