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Good progress over the weekend. The frame is fully stripped down and ready for sandblasting.  I need Jay to weld four holes where body mounts go that have rusted out, but otherwise I think it is in okay shape. Lots of surface rust.  I bought a kit from ABC performance to box the frame; basically four panels that turn the c-channel in the middle and rear of the frame into a box.  It should be much stronger with these in place.

I hit my first impasse with the rear axle today.  The studs for the shocks broke, so those will need removed and replaced.  I don't think that will be a fun job at all.  Also on the A-body 12-bolt rear axle, there are two large bushings at the top to be removed.  They are rusted in place, and probably need torched out.  Not a big deal, expect I don't have a torch! We now have a big pile for the metal recycler. I wonder if they can go in the regular bin? This weeks imponderable: is it better or worse for the environment to rebuild an old car with new technology, or buy a new car?

There is still disassembly on the body to do, but we are close to putting things back together.  I ordered a new oil pan yesterday, and when that is in I will be able to check the fit of the motor.  The engine adapters from Trans-dapt fit nicely (after finding some shorter bolts for the engine mounts).