thanks all. i am 99% finished now.
here are some updated pictures.
i took it for a ride this morning on the trails, it rides great, its a real climbing bike, the rear end is super stiff, and the stays short.
i am really happy with how it turned out. something old (most of it) something new (ritchey stuff) something borrowed (seat clamp from my LTS frameset).
Stickers by the guru, Gil_M
i am just waiting on two new elite ciussi black alloy button cages to finish it off.