Yeah, I've been busy doing other stuff lately too. All I accomplished today on the GLC project was... I drained the oil from the Cosmo tranny, ordered a '74-'78 gasket and seal kit from RB, replaced a damaged thermostat for my FC waterpump, and even found a gasket that can be slightly massaged to work. It was either that or order one. I've found that using sealant is a good idea on my REPU's leaky cast iron waterpump and aluminum Tstat cover (waterneck), so I'll use it on the FC waterpump too. Hmm, anything else? I can't think of anything. I'll have all day to mess with the GLC tomorrow (I hope), so hopefully, I'll come up with some good ideas for how to mess with the firewall.



I wonder how this idea would work. What if I hacksawed up in several places about an inch or so apart and then hammered each 'strip' up as high as it needed to go? That would probably work out. Each strip could be adjusted for height seperately. Then after everything's in place, I could run a mig welder bead across each cut to close them up. I'll probably need to add little pieces of sheet metal here and there, but it seems like it could work. It's less invasive surgery than simply cutting out a large chunk. I also have no cool cutting devices, so anyway. Thoughts?

 

That would work but how clean would it look after your spaghetti pile is welded?Just remember to keep the welder low or you'll burn thru quickly too.I should know I weld at a fab shop.

 

How far is Vanderhoof, BC from Seattle? Just curious.



I went ahead and sliced it up. I think it's going to work ok. It needs a little finishing work, but at least the bulk is done. Whew!

 

Cool.Did it turn out alright.I'm about 17 hours away. its 12 to vancouver from here.I could prolly make the trip in 14 hours with my 83.I hope the boys at the blue like seeing a blue streak.

 

Oh, I thought you were closer. I'd have you take a gander at the cuts and see what it would take to cut some patches and weld them in. Oh well. I'll deal with it later.



The next step is to test fit the tranny with the engine and see what else needs to be massaged a bit. I'm guessing the bellhousing should fit fine now. The starter still needs some space making.

 

Cool.How much metal do you have to add now.Remember to take pics.

 

I'll take a pic or two of the engine bay today.



I'll need either a long piece, or several smaller pieces. I think a single long piece would fit over all the cuts pretty well.



I'll try to test fit the tranny today too.

 

Excellant Smithers! time to buy/borrow a "shrinker"

 

Cool.

 

The test fitting went pretty well. I need to cut a little more before the tranny will go back enough to see if my new shifter hole is accurate. The starter will definitely be in the way. Gotta smack in the sheet metal by the gas pedal. The clutch fork is also in the way. More cutting and hammering tomorrow.