Under the hood

I continue to move like a tortoise as far as progress goes on Miss April, but yesterday I pretty much reached a milestone.  I have an area that is, for all real purposes, DONE.  The installation of the hood seal is complete, which then led to placing the original plastic gas tank cover back into place.  Photos are below that show some of the work that can be seen and can no longer be seen.

• Gas tank was removed, professionally cleaned and coated
• Gas tank painted by me and correct insulation mat attached.
• All new rubber pieces for installing the gas tank through the fender
• Restored the air box
• Restored the air valves
• Cleaned all electrical fuse connections
• Cleaned all grounds in the battery box
• Painted battery box (inside only)
• Restored the battery ground strap
• Cleaned the hood latch receiver
• Cleaned the brake fluid container and strap

I still need to buy an new battery.  I have been using an old Optima temporarily, but I will be going for original appearance and will use a lead acid battery- I'm not a big fan of the cloaking devices over the Optima type batteries.  

When the wheels come back from the chrome shop (soon), I will drop in the spare tire along with my original/nice looking spare tire belt.  At that point I'll be able to say the area is COMPLETELY DONE.  By the way, the little imperfections you see on the hood seal near the front is water from my cleaning off for the photo- seal is new and perfect.