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Few More Final Steps

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Got the car out and drove it today, put about 4 miles on it.  Was 38 degrees outside, ran OK but I suspect it will like warmer weather better.  Got some nice compliments while filling the gas tank: After driving it I put it on the lift and adjusted the brakes.  They tended to pull to the left, as I suspected the right front brake was too "loose".  Next drive should show more even braking. Also checked front end alignment.  Greg McDaniel must have also had a means to check this when he rebuilt the chassis, it was right on with 1/8 inch of toe in: Then I setup some marks on the garage door for setting the headlight alignment: Got a tonneau cover to install, then we should be done.  Well, except for a pesky real small leak of coolant from around the water pump.  Previous sealing of the water pump bolt that goes into a cooling passage seesmed to work, so not sure if it's the same bolt or another source. 

Full Weather Gear

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Finally got doors to latch correctly today, yeah! Also finished installation of the convertible top.  Here's a picture of the top in place with all four side curtains also installed.  Not sure I'd ever want to be putting all this together in the side of the road during a rainstorm.  But still it does look kinda cool.