Didn't get as far as I had hoped today, but that's the breaks. I did get all the required engine bits swapped from the old engine to the new one. I primed the oil pump and installed the distributor. Oil pressure with the cordless drill cranking it over was about 18-20 psi.
I installed the new torque converter...
I got started on degreasing it but didn't get far. Maybe I can get the kid to sit in there and do it this week while I'm out on the road.