So the t-stat is working fine, opening when it should, but it just shouldn't climb that high sitting still at 800 rpm. I changed the oil and filter, and haven't re-fired it yet. Been reading on Network54 about possible causes, but no light bulbs have gone off yet. I mocked up all my under hood a/c lines, except one that I'm waiting on from Vintage Air. I also installed the Mark VII fan with some custom brackets I had water-jetted, but that's pretty much were it's at. So sorry for the lack of updates lately, I promise the pace will quicken once again in the fall.As far as your other comments, you're exactly right. The "Super" aircraft you were here to see has been my baby for the majority of my 16 years here. I do spend many hours at my desk, but jump at the chance to get down in the trenches to solve "challenges"
My home shop definitely helps scratch that itch, and this truck build is a big part of that. I guess growing up listening to my Father cuss about "moron engineers" (he's a farmer), really made me strive to be a better designer and think more about the end user, ha. BTW - Not a big fan of the 14 for obvious reasons (no offense 
) but hey, it was a workhorse for a long time. 
I can't say for sure if my a/c bracket will work on a 302 because I haven't tried it, but if I get the chance I will. - and thanks for the compliment! I'd like to see your Gen II Mini install, I'll try to search for it.
Thanks!!
And clearance to the wiper arm is very sufficient through the entire range of motion.
I've been building a group of 7 2013 Chargers, 5 finished and 2 to go, then it's back on the truck during the winter. So the past couple of months I've spent hundreds of hours in my shop, but not very many of those were on the truck (sucks very much). 
That really sucks, and I gotta say, it's really taken the wind out of my sails. But I guess the only way to get over it, is to just do what needs to be done.