With much thanks to the generosity of fellow Y-blockers here, today, finally, I was able to do a round-the-block run in my 64B 1957 Fairlane!!  Been since about 1991 when purchased and then promptly taken apart until today that I have not been behind the wheel and able to drive this thing.  Three kids and so many years later, its finally seen more than just the concrete of the garage and drive way under the tires.  Special, yes; a bit anticlimatic, yes; but with the kids and the Mrs inside, no hubcaps or hood, it was every bit worth it. 

Couple of questions at this point... running rubber valve cover gaskets; I keep having to tighten and tighten the two nuts on top to try to get the back lower corners to make a good seal and not leak... suppose this just goes with a rebuilt engine and will eventually stop... yes?  should I use something like RTV or other sealant material on these gaskets?  I hate to put anything on them that will have to be scraped off when its time to adjust the valves... suggestions appreciated.

thanks again to all those who share so freely on this forum!  When I found this forum about a year ago, I really got the restoration in high gear, so its really true that I couldn't have gotten to this point without you guys!

thanks Mark

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