Pictoral Essay: Tear Down of a 1966 Convertible for Parts


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Engine compartment was rusty.

This rusty engine compartment held worthwhile parts like exhaust manifolds, the carbueretor, and AC compressor, brackets and bolts, and other valuable trinkets.

 
Trunk work.

With the back seats removed, this car started resembling a hulk of worthless metal more and more. We cut the fabric out of the top for extra light because we didn't have the clearance to lower it inside the garage.

 
The car was in sad shape.

Dan got to work removing what he felt was worth saving, the convertible top relays.

 
The air cleaner was rusted badly.

Keith was tasked with the real dirty work, removing the AC compressor and exhaust manifold.

 
Keith made himself comfortable on the engine.

When you're not saving what's left, you can sit in, on, and all over your prey.


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