Well, the pedal wouldn't return and I called the manufacturer said to install a pedal spring. That sort of burns me right there because of how much money I spent to begin with and they didn't even supply one, and I don't think I should have to use one....but none the less....I put one in, now it returns very nicely.

If I pump the brake (2-3 pushes) it will firm up. If I try it within a couple hours, it is almost as firm as it was before, probably within 85% of the firmness as it was the before.

I do have a vacuum bleeder, at least that is what I think the mity-vac does. It has just been sucking out clear fluid with no air.

Thanks for the links and suggestions and I'll keep you guys updated. If all goes right, I'll be taking it to the alignment shop next week.

Nothing worse than getting that first ride in a hot rod and having your tranny take a dump! That's what happened to me at the end of last summer. 16 miles and the tranny went bye-bye. I've been itching to start tweaking with all the little engine adjustments and such.... hopefully next week it will finally be on the road.