I got the fenderwells cut out but, need to cut more into the frame rail on the passenger side to clear the transmission. I also need to cut more of the firewall so I can actually work on the manifold. The good thing i though I would have to cut the driver strut tower to clear the fuel pump but, I turned the pump and it has plenty of room now. I had to cut the motor mount and redo it as it was not even close. I did not change the stock geometry and it was clear it was not going to work. I cut it in half and filled the gap back in. I trimmed off a few brackets that will no longer be used. I am going to have to cut the K-member to clear the back of the transmission.
I am also going to have to figure something out for the steering as the transmission is going to be halfway into the steering rack. That looks like my biggest hurdle on the build though. I also have to cut the frame rail on the driver side so I can continue to run an oil cooler. It clears with the block off fittings just fine but, the hose ands wont even be close. So I have to pull the engine back out so it will be easier to finish all the cutting and welding. Not a big deal as it is held in there by only three bolts right now.
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