Thanks for engine and body advice
Ronald, Greg and 408Viking,
thank you for your advice. There seems to be 2 camps regarding engine removal - with or without the transmission. One more complicated operation versus 2 easier operations. My feeling right now is to remove
both together. Either way, I still have questions regarding the propshaft.
Should the differential end be disconnected first? How does the gearbox end
come off? Does it slide out from the back of the gearbox? Do the universal joints need to be removed? Does the gearbox need to slide forward so that the propshaft can pull forward of the chassis cross member in front of the axle?
408Viking, your pictures are my inspiration for my intended restoration.
My plan is to get quotes from experts on the body work, since I haven't the skills or time as you noted. At this stage, I haven't got a budget either, so I may find that removing the body is not practical. Removing the aluminum is necessary to thoroughly repair and repaint the chassis, so I hope to follow your example.
If you have any information on the front suspension removal(or any other restoration topics), I would appreciate it.
Thanks again,
Greg Woog
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