Few More Final Steps

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. 

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