That's great news Jason. Man you're gonn'a have one of the baddest Beetles around! Now git that thang on a skid-pad so we can get a full report on all the trick suspension!
But seriously, got to be a great feeling to have the car move under it's own power. That's seriously Cool!
Now where ya hid'in the radiator??? Don't see it in any of the car pics.
Sounds like you've gotten the cooling all worked out. I'd get more seat time in it before making any changes. Water temps should be around 190F???
Jeff