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Past the 3000-hr mark on this build. If I recall, it's supposed to take around 300-hrs to assemble the kit version (less body & paint). I'm expecting at least another 250-hrs to go.
Installing the engine from the front is a one-man job. I used Weather Pack connectors for all the electrical on the grill / radiator assembly so it's easy to remove. I run the car on the lift and elevate it high enough to get the cherry picker legs under the ramps. Then lift the engine with the cherry picker and position it on centerline and a few feet from the end of the lift ramps. Now I simply roll the car back and forth while lowering and tilting the engine until it's home.