Gents, thanks for the comments, sorry I haven't posted but I was in Las Vegas for 3 weeks...you know how it goes (down 3 bills at blackjack.)
The resto was done 2 owners ago, so I'm not sure about how/why the bright reveal is gone or the zip ties...I am learning as I go. The car is a no-AC car, I just thought the empty vents were 'sposed to be blacked out. I have no clue what the zip ties do (good or bad). The cruise control doesn't work...not sure why. The car is numbers matching but the heads and manifold are off a '65 425 block, according to the letter codes (maybe shooting for the higher compression???)
Could I just hook the cruise vacuum lines up and it might work???
Also, it has an Edelbrock 750 manual tuner carb...'sposed to add some hp over the q-jet I guess. (?)
The paint is a 5-footer, and someday I'll re do that as well. The seats need a lil work, but the 455 runs STRONG and will scratch the Wide-Ovals with no sweat. For that I am thankful...I think someone who knew what they were doing worked on the engine...no leaks or oil drips to speak of, and timing/temp/oil are all in the green.
Paint Code 26, Viking Blue...it will be a fun weekender for me and family.
Any hints or how to's are appreciated. I am not a mechanic but know how to turn a wrench.