Engine and transmission removed

I finally got around to doing some more work.  I pulled the engine and transmission.  First time ever doing that.  Next time, I’ll remember to drain all the fluids.

 

Welding practice

Getting a little better at welding.  Still practicing on metal I cut out of the floor.  It is very thin.  Fortunately, the replacement floor pans are thicker and will be less susceptible to burn-through.  However, I still have to replace the section in the rocker panel so I need to practice more on the thin metal before I attempt that again.

 

Very first welding experience

I cut out a section of the inner passenger rocker panel and made a patch panel.  I then attempted to weld it in place.  I’ve never welded before – never even watched someone do it – and I didn’t even sleep at a Holiday Inn last night.  Wrong move.  I should have practiced some on scrap metal first.  I got the patch panel in place and ground down the welds, but there are holes.  I think I’ll have to cut it out and make a new patch and try again (after some practicing).

 

Rust inhibitor, Chassis paint

I bought some rust inhibitor and chassis paint from Eastwood. I’m going to get the frame underneath the floor pans so I can weld the floor pans into place.

I also sold the power window motors on eBay for a total of $63.00.

 

Door skin

Pulled the door skin off the passenger side door so I could use the metal for patches.  Plan on doing the same with the driver side door.

 

Parts listed on eBay

The power window motors and door glass are listed on eBay:

http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZghammerle

 

Driver door glass and internals

I removed the driver side door glass & window motor and all the internals from both doors.  Both doors are emtpy shells now.  I think I am going to remove the door skins to save the metal for places I need to patch.

 

Door glass and power window motor

I removed the passenger side door glass and power window motor.  Planning on selling them on eBay since I bought another set of rust-free doors that already have the glass and motors in them.

 

New doors

I purchased a set of used doors on eBay. Doors are rust-free and straight. The seller is highly recommended: thomas94m.

 

Power brake booster, master cylinder, brake & gas pedals

Everything is off the outside and the inside of the firewall. All that is left on the car is the rear bumper, rear suspension, and front subframe (with engine & tranny).