another update...
old steering wheel had seen better days
picked up this sparco to replace it
found the fuel rail cover wouldn't clear the 02 style rail/lines so swapped to an 03+ rail
header is reinstalled and most of the harness has been re-routed.
picked up a rear bumper to cut up in the name of aero...
also got a replacement drivers side axle which is now installed in the car. still have to relocate the battery, get the cooling system back in and then fill with fluids. after that it should be ready to fire. still needs a fuel pump/upgraded harness before its ready to be tuned though.