A few more updates-
Reverse lights work now - purchased a ~$40 bracket/switch for the reverse lights that bolts onto the Hurst shifter on a Muncie manual trans -
Amazon link
Rebuilt the dash cluster over the holiday weekend and installed a factory tach - replacing the S10 one that was in the dash when I purchased it. New surround added, LED 194 bulbs added for better lighting and removed the crud from the spare 'large truck' cluster I had with tach/air pressure using non-gel toothpaste (just abrasive enough to not damage the lens). Painted the speedo, tach and fuel gauge needles with fluorescent paint to get back to the factory look. I went with Rustoleum spray paint on the needles.
Amazon link.
While the dash was opened up, cleaned up some wiring, and installed a new dark blue dash pad as the old one looked painted at some point.
Need to fix the fuel gauge still...
Next up -
- route the heater vents to the dash outlets
- install new glovebox insert
- get driver side courtesy light door pin functional (passenger side works)
- install rebuilt hatch latches (thanks 1rippen6)
- locate light blue escutcheons to replace broken ones in doors
- locate shift boot and surround that can accommodate the Hurst shifter
- locate and install rear light and tailgate trim
- install/update inner door felts/seals
- paint door mirror heads white
- install OEM AM radio
- refinish the sill plates and install