Looking to gain wisdom from your experiences.

[Cobra Hawk]

All,
A few questions for all that have been through this already.

1. I am looking for a full set of gauges (with a vintage look to them).
What gauges work best with the CR wiring system. Since I haven't purchased
anything yet, I want to make sure whatever I do buy won't make me jump
through hoops.

2. The only weather stripping I could find is a 1" by 5/8" vinly foam
stuff used to go between truck topper and truck bed. Will this work for
radiator as well as fire-wall to frame mounting?

3. When grounding your wires, did you grind off the paint from the frame
to ensure good ground? My frame and cowl hoop were all pre-painted by CR.

4. Does anyone know a good supplied of braided stainless steel lines that
will adapt to ford 8.8" disc rear-end calipers? I might replace the all
calipers and hoses if I can find a set-up to fit the 1987 Thunderbird Super
coupe disc brake rear-end.

5. Has anyone had problems with the stock 9.5" Mustang II front calipers
being enough to stop there Cobra? I can't imagine such a light car would
be too much for these, but before I buy anymore components specifically for
these spindles, I want to make sure I'm not wasting my money.

6. For engine dress-up, is it OK to paint the following components? Or
will it causes some unforseen problems later?
a. Harmonic Balancer?
b. The balancer on the crank sticking out the back of engine.
c. The flex plate.