[Trueoo7]

ChuckG
I know the feeling, mine sat for 2 months after I got it. Took that long to get it insured and registered. Talk about anticipation.

I don't know whats worse, finding out the lights don't work immediately or driving it for 2-3 months before someone told me about it. Think of all the times I could have been rearended. Just lucky I guess.
I was able to fix the problem very easily by going to a CARQUEST auto store and buying part #SLS-66 (switch stoplight). Its a mechanical switch that is cylindrical in shape with a push button on the one end and threads for adjustment on the other end, $8.00. I was able to bend a bracket for it out of stuff I had laying around. (L brackets) I attached it to the square plate which holds the throttle cable in place, already had the hole drilled through it. Then I disconnected the two wires from the brake pressure switch and pulled them back through the fire wall over to the new switch and connected it. PRESTO I now have brake lights that come on with the slightest tap of the pedal.
I'll be honest, it took me about 2 - 2 1/2 hours to do, only because it is a very tight, awkward place to work and I tried different brackets which I bent either too much or to little. Its not complicated at all, just challenging, and I'm not a big guy. Next time I would put the car up on jack stands to get it off the ground, that might make it a little more comfortable to work on.
Hope this helps and good luck with the car.
Welcome to the club !!!

Trueoo7