Thank you for the support. It's coming out better then I expected.
I would remove the front cap. Just makes things a bit easier and you can clean and paint some areas you would not have easy access to if you did not have it off.
Make sure you post some pics along your way.
Enjoy!
Dmgfifty, not to be a painter it looks like you've done a great job. I'm fixing to replace my 1956 Hdy. lifter engine with a 1955 solid lifter engine. I'm in the same position as you. Do I just pull the engine or remove the front cap. I'm thinking remove the front cap. Just thought I'd tell you. You are doing a good job on the painting.
