The Beginning of the End Here we began removing engine parts and stuff. We took off the radiator, alternator, brackets, exhaust, bumper, head light assemblies, marker lights and the rest of the interior, pretty much everything but the actual engine. Removing the exhaust gave us both pause and in the end I went through several cutting disks before I managed to chop the thing out. The Freeze-Off really helps when working on these older vehicles where there is rust and uncooperative parts. We couldn’t get the head off because it needed a special tool called a Triple Square Driver Set, and eventually I ended up ordering it off the internet as no local store carries them. In the process of removing the headlights, I learned that this was a great place for leaves to collect and that I will need to be mindful of keeping the debris cleaned out so it won’t hold moisture and allow it to rust. Luckily, the previous owner took good care of storing the car out of the elements, so there is very little rust anywhere on the car. I accidentally broke two bolt heads off when we removed the bumper so I will need to replace them when it comes time to reattach it. Goodies Acquired: Triple Square Driver Set On a side note, as Tamera and I work at sister companies, right next door to one another, we know all the same people. I frequently get asked if she really helps me. The answer is yes. She gets dirty and greasy, breaks her nails, bruises her knuckles and does as much as is physically possible for her to do. Her smaller hands have been valuable for getting into tight spots that I simply couldn’t get to. She helps line things up and even if it’s just to hold a flashlight, we have been committed to doing this project together, and she has helped every step of the way.