bowties - I'm not using the original steering box. I went with a later model manual box and a 70's camaro tilt column.
Cliff59 - Yes, I'm planning to take it to Old Town (right outside Disneyworld for those of you who don't know about Old Town's weekend cruises) when it's finished. I try to make it up to Old Town for the Saturday night cruise at least once every month or two.