what were some of the original paint jobs on the 1967 f100 custom cab. 1/2

Im taking my headers off and i got one the other is unbolted and now its getting stuck on the steering box and when i go from underneath it will hit the steering rod. any Advice? Im trying to wrap then in the cool looking Heat Wrap.

I drove my truck perfectly fine from point A to point B. went back to drive it and now it wont turn over. Im running 675 cold cranking amps. So its not the battery it makes NO sound when i turn the key. Ive tried in neutral and still nothing.?? would it be the starter? I hope not.

Ok my gas gauge isn't working and i learned that it may have somehting to do with the ground. Can i just run the orange wire from the sender straight to the gauge and ground both the sender and the gauge then hook it up to the ignition? Or how do i do it?. Thanks

What are the points .017? and what would cause popping when i accelerate? i replaced the following....spark plugs and wires voltage regulator. all the hoses. and air cleaner... I still have the smog pump on do i have to cap everything off or is it fine without capping it off??? and on the fuel...