Other stuff completed today

Had some other successes today.

Sound deadener in sliding door.  HUGE difference given that I do not have an inner panel on the door yet.  Took a bit of material to do, as it is a large surface area. 

While the dash was apart for the audio install, I also installed the new cigarette lighter / power unit I got from Go Westy.  Now there is one less hole in the dash.

Had the gauge cluster off, so I pulled out the speedo and tested that - and its good.  I used a small wire tie that I cut into 1 inch pieces and mounted 3 together in my screw gun.   Inserted in to speedo and tested good.  I had taken a chance when I ordered the cable, but that paid off nicely as I was able to easily install with the cluster apart.  The other end goes through the spindle, through the hub and attaches to the outer dust cap on the brake caliper hub.  The original I took off used a very small cotter pin, but the new one has a groove cut around it for an e-clip.

Started testing the dash lighting as well.  Made some fairly decent progress, but I think it all comes down to the hard to find bulbs.

Second battery wiring kit is installed, just need a battery.  Isolator is the cylindrical part on top center of picture.  Most of the wires in the photo are awaiting correct placement on new battery or fuse panel

I got a 10 location fuse box, marine style, in the mail today.  That was immediately installed as well, but I cannot really start using it until I get the new battery.  There is a battery specialist local, and maybe tomorrow I will see them.

Tried to install a horn today.  I had a leftover from an older vehicle (I think it was a Pontiac Lemans) that I installed as a temporary until I find my Cadillac 4 note horn.  When I got it installed, I attached the ground, and then the positive lead BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP.  Awww crap, something is not right, and its not the persistent ringing in my ears. I am going to need to pull the steering wheel apart to see where the contact is happening.