Ian

the rotor in the distributor isn't turning. the timing belt is still on and looks good so i am going to have to investigate some more. thanks for the ideas though.

that is what i am hoping happens when the rain stops. i let it sit overnight and it still didn't work in the morning, but it rained all night.

if you do go through with it i would be interested in buying the lights you take out. my email is smith_id (at) hotmail.com.

the header panel needs to be replaced it is not just a crack of a dent, it is two large gaping holes. and none of the junk yards within 45 minutes in either direction have one, so that price was what i was seeing on ebay. i am going to call around tomorrow and see if anyone has any early first gen front ends with lights. thanks.

also the thing in the faq is about converting from recessed to flush, close but not exactly the same.