(Pics coming, I ran out of light)
So, in order to fit the v8 in, I needed to cut the 'ribs' in the firewall- the 350 is a lot wider than the original I6 that was in it. So, I started cutting away- and to my "surprise" - the front body mount was rotted out.
No problem.
I'll finish cutting the firewall ribs away and grind down the highspots, at which point I'll measure and fabricate new body mounts out of Lbar. I can easily weld them in to restore structural support.
I also pulled out the guages and radio, etc - so the dash is bare (and I shot a coat of primer).
While my speedo was beyond restoration (I managed to find a replacement on ebay) the oil, fuel, temp and ammeter all seem good. I polished the chrome ring by hand and it looks really nice.
So much to do... but while I wait to order the mustang II front end, cross member and so on, I have time!
