While doing the body-on restoration of my 1966 Galaxie
500XL I pulled the entire front end off up to the
firewall (fenders, inner fenders, engine, radiator
support) so I had only 2 framerails sticking out. It
was much easier when I cleaned everything and
installed the new suspension and brake lines. I would
suggest removing the engine if you are capable, and
using a power washer with some degreasing solvent like
super clean by castrol or simple green. It all
depends on how detailed of a job you plan on doing.
After I had cleaned everything I could paint
everything off of the car which provided a much more
desirable result. I would say that the more you leave
on the car the harder it will be.
Chad Zeilenga
1973 Imp
1966 Ford Galaxie 500XL
--- Paul Volkmann <imperial65@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> As you're doing all the wires and hoses, you may as
> well get that engine out
> of there which would make it alot easier to
> 'spruce-up' the engine & bay.
>
> And as long as you've got it pulled, you (if you've
> got the desire & funds)
> may as well do the rebuild
>
> Just my $0.03
>
>
> >From: Tahoe8798@xxxxxxx
>
> >
> >Fellow Club Members,
> > I am planning my late spring "sprucing-up" of
> my 66 Crown
> >convertible.
> >I would like to detail the engine and engine bay
> area. To include:
> >cleaning,
> >painting, and new hoses and wiring. In order to do
> this properly and
> >restore
> >the area to a like new condition, would pulling the
> engine be required? If
> >so
> >, are we talking a monumental task? And finally, if
> the engine is pulled,
> >would this be an ideal time to rebuild the engine?
> The engine has approx.
> >88,000 miles on it. Your suggestions will be
> appreciated.
>
>
>
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