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[quote="jerry"]not everything goes according to plan.  the day started out with my intension to remove the heaterbox, wiper assembly etc., to get access into the air plenum chamber for repaint.  the surface rust was unsightly and i figured if i get this painted i can reinstall the stuff after refurbishment and not have to think about it for a long time, if ever.

center console is out.  heater box is merely two nuts and the levers.  15 minute job at most.  NOT...

the heater trim plates on early dashes are held on by two inaccessible, ridiculously small nuts.  one thing led to another and before i knew it, the entire dash was removed, windshield removed, and bottom dash hopelessly damaged in frustration.  thankfully, it was in terrible shape and i have a replacement on hand.

anyhow, i am VERY pleased to find that there is not bad rust at all in this area of the car.  it's very clean.  no metal replacement or welding necessary.   that was a nice tradeoff for all the grief i encountered.

i have to really fight the urge to continue pulling things off this car.  the goal is to get it ready to return a functioning engine in it and work on it as a running vehicle.

another good feature is the headliner.  although it's dirty and in need of a thorough cleaning, if i'm careful it should be good as is.[/quote]

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