What you have done is nothing short of amazing and it has been a blast watching all along.
I also just went through all of that and more on my build. With the exception of building the engine and trans, I've done all of the work myself. It took me 9 months from start to finish (completely stripped, gutted and put back together re-using only the body) to get it running and driving. 1 month later, I was in Vegas making passes. Only reason I was able to do this is because my kids are grown and I don't have a life.... lol
I can't wait to see your car finished! You have one badass car that needs to be driven and it sounds like that is your plan which makes me happy.
Bill