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Originally Posted by TheDude
Thanks a ton for all the feedback!
Noted about the steel wool - I'll be sure and take a shop vac to areas I used it.
40, for your trick with the blow gun, is the idea to try and blow the debris out the open valves? I'm trying to picture where it will all go once it starts blowing around.
Thanks for the info on the frozen clutch. I'll definitely be looking to try any sort of trick to get it loose rather than trying to replace it. That seems like a big job that I wont be able to tackle.
Any suggestions on what to do about the rust underneath the car? It's basically on everything, brake rods, axle, differential, etc. I'll try and post a picture this weekend. Should I be worried about oil passages or water jackets being blocked?
I did find a nice rat nest under the seat right beside the random tool collection.
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I have restored Model A’s without removing complete body. Once you get it running right. You mostlikely will want it to drive properly. A lot of those rusty items will have to be taken off and checked/cleaned/rebuilt. Brakes, front end, springs, and wiring. That should just leave the frame and rear end. Wire brush, sand, and clean. Then a good coat of paint or undercoating depending on what you want.
Now put things back together, and adjust everything. You can now worry about the body, top, and interior as time goes on while enjoying the drive.