Normally I agree with just getting the parts from the machinist, but in this case the guy I'm using said his supplier doesn't have them and he doesn't really have time to look for them so he's OK with me sourcing them if I can. He's also not really interested in doing a Slant 6 head so he's kind of doing me a favor to work it in. Good guy and the only machinist in town I trust for quality work. Just that he's kind of swamped right now b/c one of the other shops in town just closed their doors.
As for "sarcasm", I enjoy it as much as anyone else, even if it's directed at me :)
