Ok, so, I received the springs I ordered from Vintage Performance Development.  They look great.  I figured that since I would be taking the front suspension apart, this would be a great time to clean and paint the components.  A few cans of engine degreaser and several gallons of good old H2O, this is what I was left with...

I also figured it would be a great time to shoot the brake calipers with a little VHT caliper paint.  I am going to apply several coats, this pic is after just two coats.  The paint works very well.  

So, I have pretty much finished up the painting of the engine compartment, until I am able to repair the couple of rusty spots that is.  Picked up a welder, so it shouldn't be too long ha ha.  (I know that's what we all say!)

As you can see, there are still a few rough patches, but I believe that it is coming along nicely.  Just some high heat primer with a coat of Rustoleum High Heat Enamel.

I have also completed painting some of the engine compartment components.  The heater box had a few issues and I am not completely happy with the finish, but I do not want to go back and blast it again to re paint.  All the silver was done with a Rustoleum High Heat engine enamel.  I have re-sealed the flange where the box bolts back up to the engine bay, waiting on new gaskets before I can reinstall. 

I also (busy day!!) finished up the patterns for my door panels and kick panels.  I have been working on removing the rear side panels, but as we all do, I have about 800 projects going on at any given time!! Here is a shot of the pattern still hanging on the door.  I hope no one plans to criticize my taping ha ha.