Well with what appears to be a successful head gasket repair I am back on track. Took it out tonight for about a half hour on my road, good oil pressure and temperature, no leaks. I can hear what sounds like a "dry" bearing in the transmission, hopefully with some road speed the oil will splash around an cure it. Only casualty was half way through the test drive my RH low beam went out, installed a spare and back in business. Next on to painting the hood and doors.