Coolant recovery tank mounted.

The framework for the dash panel has brackets welded on both sides. I think that makes a great place to mount a throttle control.

Haven't had a lot of time to spend on this, but pleased with the progress.

Planning on a 90 degree brass elbow in the radiator drain attached to a ball valve, with a hose attached for draining the coolant. I hate slow messy petcocks. Also plan to run the top overflow hose from the recovery tank to a secondary catch can, just to make certain I don't have any coolant spills.

That engine test stand is turning out pretty slick!

It is ugly as sin; but I don't think the ugliness will affect performance.

Looking at throttle control cables. I can really go overboard on this (as far as using salvage or scrap parts) and use the old knob and bowden cable assembly that I took off my 49 Studebaker dump truck when I converted the hydraulic dump control from PTO to an electric over hydraulic set up.

But for this I think I want a new part; something with a handle and lever so I can control throttle opening more precisely.

Can't find much other than lawn mower, marine and heavy equipment controllers.

Decided to just use the old PTO cable and handle from my Studebaker. It is 75 years old and way over built. Very thick cable. Moves freely, and I can cut it to size once I have everything dialed in. I can get about 4 inches of travel out of it, but shouldn't need that much.

Added an overflow system for the coolant. I already have a coolant recovery tank, but just in case THAT system overflows (I hate getting coolant on the floor) I ran a tube to an old antifreeze jug that sits snugly down in the channel iron.

Got the cutouts done for gauges and control panel. Control panel has a master switch and three accessory switches.

Also has a built in push button for the starter.

Have an extra gauge hole. I bought a dual Air Fuel Ratio set up thinking that it included two gauges. Well, it does, but BOTH gauges (left and right) are contained in a single pod.

I have a volt gauge on the way, and may mount a fuel pressure gauge.

If anyone wants a vintage RAC (made in Japan circa 1971) Amp gauge, it is yours for free.
I have no use for it.

Also mounted a low pressure fuel pump for carb applications that will be using electric pumps. It will go on circuit 3. I started to mount it on the outside, but figured it would be safer on the inside. It is right next to the fuel tank. Just need a couple of 90 degree elbows to get fuel to it.

Forgot to mention that I made a mount for the battery. Welded in two pieces of angle iron. You can see the burn through, so I know I got good penetration.
Laid a piece of 3/8 plywood on the angle iron, then put the battery on top.
Keeping with the budget build, I just used a left over ratchet strap for a hold down.

As you can see, I also removed my original 69 Z/28 engine block as the test fitter. I felt disrespectful.

Once I get all the gauges, then I need to wire it up. Not looking forward to that.

The fan set up came with a temp sensor. Planning to put that in line on the lower hose. Also included a bunch of connectors and a relay. However, it did not include any instructions. Hopefully, it isn't too difficult to figure out. Never put an electric fan on an old car before.