Things are getting done

The brakes are complete. There is a few little things that need to be cleaned up, but they are done. The rear brakes are installed, I just need to put the e-brake cables back on the levers. I am holding off on doing this until I have the cables freed up. I also need to re-attach the cables to the frame, as the original clips to hold them in place don't anymore.

I have also installed the alternator, and alternator belt. I needed to go to a shorter belt than I originally had picked out. I ended up using a 46.3" belt. I am very happy with how everything lined up, but I haven't run the engine with everything in place yet... My belt tensioner ended up working very nicely.

I've spent a few hours re-wiring the engine as well. I have the new engine side harness complete, and only need to fabricate a bracket to hold the connectors in place. I have also gotten the car side harness ready, but it will take some routing, sleeving, and labeling in order to finish it.

The seats need to go back in the car, but one bolt on each seat is completely seized. I think the only way to fix it is to drill out the seized bolt, and retap the hole. Since the original bolt is ultra hardened, I don't know if that is going to work though.

Right now, I think the highest priority thing to do is get the engine wiring complete. Once this is done, I can start trouble shooting it (again). The coolant tubing is being bent by a friendly exhaust guy, so that will be next. Once this is done, I can start the car again. Then more trouble shooting.

So the current task list:

Finish engine wiring

Check fuel pump and O2 wiring

Weld and complete coolant system

-Tubing to and from swirl pot

-Heater hose removal

-Heater tubing removal or renovation

Check cooling system is working (at least pumping coolant)

Finish exhaust system

-Weld, smooth exhaust tips

-Finish rear mesh and frame