Flyer615
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A little bit more progress today. Got the side skirts removed along with the front under pan. The body bolts have all been removed as well. I have to, at this time, take exception with whoever made the decision to use carriage bolts in the fiberglass flange that holds the body to the pan. Years of corrosion has made the grip that the nut held on the bolt stronger than the fiberglass had on the square head of the carriage bolt. They will be replaced by stainless button head cap screws.
Now, my question is this: Is there a better way to separate the body after the screws are removed? There is some sort of soft sealer (according to the assembly manual, window glaze). Wooden wedges have be driven in the sides with some success, but the hump area has, thus far, resisted my persuasion.
Also, in case anyone was wondering, the fuel tank will NOT come out through the rear window (had to try it).
PS. More blood drawn today, Rick. There's something about these cars that don't like me. *kicked my butt* By the way, the answer to today's trivia question is Lone Watie. 20 points for Griffyndor, however, for recognizing the movie and the actor that made the statement. *thumbs up*
Now, my question is this: Is there a better way to separate the body after the screws are removed? There is some sort of soft sealer (according to the assembly manual, window glaze). Wooden wedges have be driven in the sides with some success, but the hump area has, thus far, resisted my persuasion.
Also, in case anyone was wondering, the fuel tank will NOT come out through the rear window (had to try it).
PS. More blood drawn today, Rick. There's something about these cars that don't like me. *kicked my butt* By the way, the answer to today's trivia question is Lone Watie. 20 points for Griffyndor, however, for recognizing the movie and the actor that made the statement. *thumbs up*