January, 2004

After a few trips to the auto parts store, I got the battery installed.  I had a problem finding anything other than the Optima that would fit the battery box, so I broke down and went with the better battery.

 

 I started to go around the car and clean up the mess of wires.  I also started to attach the rear wires to the frame so I can begin working on the aluminum install for the trunk space.

   

 

After installing and connecting the gauges, checking all the appropriate grounds, making one last trip to the auto parts store for an oil filter, and filling up the engine with fluids, we were read to start it.

 

So, here's what it looks like at this point.

 

It's Alive ! ! !

At the first turn of the key, nothing happened.  We checked, and no power was coming from the ignition to the starter relay.  I'll have to figure that one out.  We manually jumped the relay, and after about 5 cranks, it started up.

I've got to fix a water leak and the ignition issue, but there doesn't seem to be anything else to worry about.