Even if you don't get it driving by Fall Fling, please still bring it to Fall Fling. You've got a trailer. Unload it in a show spot, just show/tell them it's not running.
I think it's great to show you work like this. People appreciate what YOU'VE done to the car. And when they see it at Spring Fling finished next year, they know the hard work you personally put into it.
And I'll bet you get all kinds of offers for help/leads/parts.
I think there's a lot of FABO member that will be there too that want to see it.