OK..... We have SUCCESS! Got a new 180 tstat, drilled 2 3/16" holes and put them on the bottom when I installed the tstat. Immediatey, I could feel the radiator getting a little heat until finally - the new electric fan kicked on (YES!).

Pending weather tomorrow, will be able to back it out of the garage and drive it for the first time in a couple years. Now it's time to dial in timing and the carb.

I can't remember who said it, but looks like I'm going to have to ditch the oil breathers (DANG IT, I love how they look), but I can see the smoke coming out of them.

So happy.......

Thanks to all for the info and ideas.

David