Thanks for the compliments!
I was able to get some more wiring done, and installed my starter.
I probably over did the heat wrapping, but better to be safe than sorry I figured. I wrapped all the wires that will be anywhere near the headers, and created some brackets to tuck them in close to the block.
Heat wrap on starter solenoid wire:
Headers and driveshaft showed up the other day. Will be getting those installed asap.
Got all my accessories installed, and the intake duct is finalized. The air filter is a corvette style and is tucked down by the radiator core, hidden from view. Here is how the layout of the engine bay will appear. but I am thinking about re-locating the expansion tank to the back side of the firewall to clean it up some more.