I have brakes!
3rd times the charm I guess. Our first 70 degree day here today so worked with the garage open. The distribution valve fell into place this attempt in 15 minutes with every single line and bolt threading on the first try. Left the centering tool in place and had everything bled in 20 minutes with a good stream at all 4 corners (my wife is getting good at helping with this now). Swapped out the tool for the pressure switch with no issues. Roads are still too salty here for a test drive (plus it would take a while to get car out of its current spot in the garage) but started it up, no brake light, the brakes hold the car in gear, and feels like a decent pedal. Car is back on the ground and ready for a test drive now.
Side note and a another plug for Eric at Vintage Musclecar again, the new carb is fabulous - the car starts right up and goes to high idle and then comes down and runs smooth as it is supposed to - so nice when things actually work as they are designed.
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