October 2017 I built an engine dolly from some scrap tube steel in prep for engine removal. Removed the front clip. It came off pretty easily as most of the bolts between fenders and cab had rusted away. For lifting, I just hooked on to the inner fender brace rod brackets, the radiator came with it, and was balanced pretty well. Got a look at the USS Missouri reinforcement of the radiator support. YIKES!! Also discovered that the front crank seal had been leaking, collecting a bunch of crud in the crossmember. Disassembled the front clip and worked on straightening upper and lower radiator aprons. Welded patches on the LF fender.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
