Leaking water pump... But not at weep hole.

All very good points, thank you again all.
I'm aware of the 67 and earlier iron pumps and the later aluminum being different, thanks for a big heads up on what could be trouble with confusing the 2!
The heater hose nipples are another good call...I'm sure most of us at 1 point have tried to not destroy the originals to reuse.
It usually doesn't end well.
My goal is to have everything ship shape so as to cruise the area and prove it all out.
We should start seeing some warmer temps now and excited to get it going!

Thank you all again for the ideas and input!!
Jeff