Little holiday cheer the car should be running by next week. There is more done since this picture but to get everyone up to date here are some pic's front header is now done and in.
the other one is not more e-brake lever switched to electric e-brake
This is the same setup as the factory system so it is proven. If you send me a picture of your serpentine system i may be able to figure out why it slips
Transmission should be fine it currently being used in 850 HP drag cars. It is a well proven transmission but no one knows until it has some track time on it