Brian is also over on the Stovebolt board, which makes sense due to his killer truck.
as far as valve covers and side covers, Larry, aka Twisted6, is in the process of designing, milling, welding, etc. aluminum valve covers, and side covers. might be worth taking a look.
www.t6racing.org but yes.
love the look of side drafts. they just go so well with inlines.
right up there with a blower.

haha.
but yes.
killer ride. keep it inline.
.later days.
.sam.