BiB,
Does the crate motor use a front or rear sump
oil pan? When I built my 514 for my West Coast, I checked with Ford Racing, but they don't sell the front covers. They pointed me to a local shop that sells new front covers, but they are for a front sump
oil pan with the dipstick tube pressed into the front cover. If I recall correctly, the crate motor is a rear sump, so maybe this isn't an option for you.
I sent my front cover and Edelbrock aluminum water pump to Squeaky for polishing. Looks great! Send me an email if you would like to see pictures.
Good luck with your West Coast. I'm still building my own.
Chuck