So, will all of the engine polishing and painting be worth the effort

I spent the Winter painting and polishing the engine.  All the time wondering if it will actually fit back into the frame without issues (which it did)... 

But, before that could happen, the entire frame had to be stripped of any paint and prepared for painting. I decided on black vs any other color because I still hadn't (and still haven't) decided on a color scheme. Painting the frame green and deciding that's not the color the tank and fenders were going to be would be beyond difficult to address at some point. So, default black it is.

I was quite happy that the engine fit back in with no issues (good move on creating that ugly jig).  And, neither the frame or the engine took any damage getting them back together again.