Yup ! Got a new battery and she fired right up... (well, after I plugged some hoses that I haven't hooked up).
I didn't let her run long enough for the thermostat to open (Aaron, I hope you are coming to the next meet with the cap for the reservoir

), and when I flipped my self-installed fan switch I blew a fuse

, but hey, SHE RUNS !!
Maybe this time I finally get her to the point I can drive her... unless I get some major fuel/coolant leak, I should be ok !
Of course I need to put in a firewall first..... and rear quarter windows....and new rear shocks.....and a better seat base...and a good battery holder.....and a better hookup for the throttle....and...and..and
Rob.