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Just a last picture before I tear her down. I guess I’ll start this thread to show my progress, or lack there of. I’m slow and have too many passions in life so this won’t be quick. My goal for this stage is a swap to a 230 with an overdrive tranny. I’m converting to 12 volts and refreshing/repairing a few things along the way. Oh, and lots of degreasing. In preparation for the engine pull I checked the compression on the existing engine. All cylinders were around 65 psi according to my gauge. So I’m questioning my gauges accuracy because I thought an engine wouldn’t even run at that low of a compression. I started by taping all the edges of the front end and pulling the hood. I don’t have anywhere to store the complete front clip so its coming off in pieces. That way it fits in the house. The wife is thrilled. Off with the rest. The next step was to get the steering gear out for a rebuild. That dang steering wheel will not budge! I used a small puller, no luck. Tried the bearing puller, split the stock nut. Now I’m trying this contraption with no luck. Soaking and letting it sit each night. Wondering if I am going to have to cut it off. I’ve got a 49 deluxe wheel coming from the bay that I hope will work (and be as good as the pictures). I removed and disassembled the heater box. Anyone know a good way to get the fan off the motor post? I removed the set screw and it won’t budge. Currently soaking in PBblaster. I took a wire wheel to the bell housing to get the grease/rust/paint off. This will be gloss black when finished. Anywhere to pick up new mesh inserts? I know no one will see it, but I’m OCD like that. And just a pick of a junkyard find. I love this dash. 33 desoto. The cluster may end up in the 40 someday if it’s salvageable. For now it’s destined for garage art.