Actually got to get out and play with the buggy today. I installed an alternator stand from MST (that I got back in November at the FW Volks Folks show) and replaced the urethane steering coupler with a stock rubber one.
Then......drum roll please..... IT STARTED! WooHoo!! and stayed running and drove!!!!
I got to figure some time when I can get out of the city and have an enjoyable drive.
Anybody else work on or drive their buggy?