Sunday, September 26, 2010

Mice, snakes and dirt.

I am ready for the engine and transmission to be pulled.  I can go no further on the front.  The heater coil and blower assembly has been taken out to make more room.  All compartments were filled with mice nests, snake skins, and acorn shells.  Fiberglass is in great shape and will need cleaned. I have completed a full inspection of the frame, and it may not need to be dipped.  Only sufrace rust.  I cleaned one portion of the frame and it cleaned really well.  All of the body mounting bolts have been sprayed with penetration oil to be removed. 
So far, over 100 pictures of each individual part before and after removal for easy reference when it comes time to put it all back together. 
The original seat tag was found confirming the manufacture date.  Seats were completed on 12/7/1964. 

All identification numbers found have been photographed.  No suprise, all match original configuration except the engine.  Engine stamp is 352, but all Ford FE engines were stamped with 352 block numbers.  Bore and stroke measure out to a 390 which is correct.  Manifolds and waterpump are original 352/390 part numbers.  Time for a engine hoist and motor stand to get the motor to high performance and store until needed. 

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