I was reading through the threads, noticing some changes and updates.
Well, I have bled all the brakes and clutch. While doing this, I noted the master kept leaking around one of the fittings. Come to find out the aluminum had a small crack and was never going to seal. Purchased a new Wilwood master, installed and now no issues.
Also, I spoke of using dual fuel regulators. Real issue was a kinked return line. With the high pressure pump, it was literately popping regulators. After a little research, I found a small kink right next to the pickup/return line. After fixing that, adding more -8's and better aligning the fuel lines, down to one regulator at about 7.5 lbs. Much better.
Put on full 3" TTI exhaust with an H pipe, very nice
I spoke of the Denso alternator - now that is a cool system. Prior to installation, I was just charging the battery. Once I put the alternator on, it immediately started charging the system. Note, I have very rudimentary wiring at this time, so pretty cool it worked right away.
As for wiring, like I said dash has returned. I sent the dash off in mid May and it returned August, that was a four month delay I did not anticipate, and $1,500 total (shipping, chrome "Barracuda" and new speaker screen). Also, during this time I had all the dash part powder coated and ordered a solid state gauge regulator. I was going to use new Autometer gauges, but old ones are perfect and well I am a cheap @$$. No, just trying to stay on budget and drive it, these can be done later along with fuel injection.
So with the new dash et-al, I will be using the factory wiring harness. Before installing, I am going through, checking and testing. Noticed some age, cracks and some "hill-billy" splicing which will be corrected, nothing bad, just age and experience. This dash is the next large focus.
Also, rebuilt the heater box, core etc. Nothing concourse, but nice. New heater core, seals and a little Krylon. Again not perfect, but original and all there in working condition.
Interior - Well, I pulled down all the panels, all of which are in fair shape. Re-colored (dyed) them and they look really good - the black pops on them. Will need clips, seals and window rails, but really nice. The 70's and 80's where good to them, someone cut speaker holes in the doors - lucky me. (that's sarcasm). Will have to be creative, find some new speaker covers or something.
Steering wheel and column are great shape as well. Once the dash is in that will go in as well.
Thanks for the therapy -