pulled motor, trans, driveline.

got new motor on engine stand,

gotta order new floor pans. anyone have input on replacements and sourcing?

also, removed sorry looking side pipes via sawsall, with much anticipation and delight. goodbye goodbye.

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The time had come to replace these wires, but I'm definitely holding on to them...

My '71 dated wires have been in safe storage for several years now. I've been known to put them back on for shows...

My '71 dated wires have been in safe storage for several years now. I've been known to put them back on for shows...

And I thought I was the only one still running with the original 1970 plug wires. Dad said as long as they work, no need to replace them. He was a highly accomplished Electrical Engineer, so I'll take his word for it.

Start the engine with the hood up in the dark. Look for sparks. If there are none, they are still doing their job. Mine still seem fine, but I felt I wanted to keep them that way.

I got the rest of my books today, The motor got pulled on sunday and the restoration and repaint has begun

last few days

degreasesed de-ziebarted all door internal assemblies

disassembled and refreshed all lights/bulbs/sockets

painted grill and rear tail light finishers

installed taillights/finishers (all new ss hardware)

degreased de-ziebartes de-sealanted all glass

Fit rubber around all glass for 2 days to stretch and settle into shape

Today:

reassembled quarter windows

restored passenger front turning light

refreshed and installed passenger door mechanisms for glass,key, handle and locks

refreshed and installed driver door mechanisms for handle and locks

installed peel and seal in passenger door

installed custom firewall insulator

Went fishing. Five rods up to 7' long fit in the back and extend to the dash...no problem...

How do you like your wink mirror. Had mine for app. 35 years.

How do you like your wink mirror. Had mine for app. 35 years.

The Wink works great. I put it on in '76 and have been running it all these years. I only used one of the stock brackets for it and fabricated an end and center bracket to get it low enough to see under the roll (over) bar that I've also been running all these years.

On the final stretch

Weather seals installed

Windows installed

Roof, header, side bolster liners installed

Door chrome installed.

Door switches installed

Bumpers refreshed

Firewall cables /grommets installed

Rear license plate installed yeahhhh

tons of photos... will post after it is over

The Wink works great. I put it on in '76 and have been running it all these years. I only used one of the stock brackets for it and fabricated an end and center bracket to get it low enough to see under the roll (over) bar that I've also been running all these years.

We had a wink in the race car for a few years and we just switched to a 17" panoramic mirror. HUGE improvement! The viewing angle is far superior and now we can actually see everything behind us on the track.