OK I put it back together with a new motor. and I am happy I did. The first motor most have got cooked while I was soldering . It was one of those," this will be quick moments", but I should have known better. Excessive heat and magnets don't mix, and the motor seemed weak to me when running it. New motor in it and the performance is much better.
Thanks to the Chevy fans I moved the distributor to where it belongs. Seat belts have been added as has the steering wheel
I put down a coat of paint on the body, but the paint doesn't seem to be drying properly. It had been two days and I could still make a dent in it with my finger nail. so I stripped it off and will wash the body again, and try another brand of primer.
Cheers
Dan