[Scarebird]

not quite, thin 0.150" with a foam core. A sign shop may have it for sale.

[79 Phoenix]

Originally Posted by Scarebird

not quite, thin 0.150" with a foam core. A sign shop may have it for sale.

Okay, thanks. I know just where to go when the time comes. I appreciate your input!

[79 Phoenix]

I would love to replace all the body mounts but am afraid of snapping bolts. Most of them are passable but the worst is in the back. What's the best way to deal with these? Any suggestions?

[79 Phoenix]

Okay guys...Thanks so much. I appreciate your input!

[79 Phoenix]

Whew... Thanks guys for the education on Pontiac rear seals! I looked closer and there does seem to have been a little seepage on back side of the pan... possibly the rear seal. Doesn't look like it was terrible though.

After reading what you guys sent, I'm having second thoughts about messing with the rear seal. The reason I bought this engine is that it ran pretty good (according to previous owner and video he sent) and I didn't want to put a lot of money into a 350. Maybe I will just check out the rod bearings and leave the mains and rear seal alone.

[79 Phoenix]

Still slowly moving forward! Found a piece of history under the back seat. I believe that was the first year I was able to vote... (No, I didn' tvote for him)... I needed to drill a hole in the floor under the back seat so I could get the 1/2" bolt holding one of the gas/brake line clips. Bolt currently soaking...

Once I get this bolt out I think I will pretty quickly have the gas line and brake line off. THEN serious work descaling frame/wire wheel, etc. Followed by power wash, prime and paint everything underneath. Then re-assemble firewall and back with the new parts...

I'm going to go up to the firewall for now because I want to rebuild the front suspension while the old engine is in so it will be easier to get the front springs back in with the engine and front-end weight on them.