Bob's Bug - The Countdown Continues

Well, no pictures this time around... I've been working so much on the car I haven't been able to take any pictures. What I can do is list off the tasks that have been accomplished since the last post:

• transmission filled, sealed, reinstalled
• transmission custom shift coupler reattached and adjusted
• clutch cable installed
• pedal cluster rebuilt and installed, including master cylinder pushrod, accelerator cable, clutch cable
• engine seals installed
• engine installed
• brakes bled (this was a problem - I wound up making my own pressure bleeder system whereby I could apply 15 psi of air pressure to the master cylinder resevoir, forcing the fluid through the system)
• brakes adjusted (will need final adjustment still)
• problem with front bearings / spindles discovered, spindles machined down slightly with sandpaper and elbow grease, new inner bearings and races installed
• front ride height adjusted
• toe-in (alignment) adjusted per the "Idiot Book"
• gas tank, fuel lines, fuel filter installed
• wiring mess sorted out, fished through car, engine compartment wiring finished, adapted from auto-stick wiring harness (new wires for starter solenoid, back-up lights, etc.)
• under-hood wiring partly completed
• car started!!!!! I have a video of this - I am looking for somewhere to post it. The look of surprise on my face is priceless!
• car driven up and down my street, through all the gears. this was pretty rewarding

Known issues / obstacles:

• currently not charging - possible generator / regulator / wiring problem?
• wiper arms missing
• some switch components missing
• heat ducts need to be connected

Well, tomorrow I will put a few hours in on the car, then Saturday I'm off to a VW swap meet. My fingers are crossed I can pick up the necessary parts to get this car safetied and out of the shop next week!