OK!! It is December 31, 2006, 2100 CST and I am trying to figure out this #$%&&*% web page manager I only use once a year or less!!  As you can see, I finally figured it out.

The turd is now nearly completely disassembled.  I did not get much work done from September, 2005 through mid-December, 2006.  I had a competing priority in late 2005, which coincidentally occupied half the shed, and the I was out of town on assignment from March, 2006 through mid-December.  It keeps the bills paid, but doesn't do much for the hobbies at home!!

During disassembly I have encountered numerous items that were broken or not connected.  The good news is that, with the exception of the gasket flange for the hatch, the body is rust free,  A bit of surface rust was found under some of the sound deadening material on the floorboard.  A few places of white corrosion products on springs and clips, but nothing too bad.

The front suspension and crossmember is sitting on the workbench, ready for disassembly.  The third member is the last big piece to come out.
This is the rig I used to support the crossmember while removing the seven bolts from each side.  I thought I had everything disconnected, only to discover a fuel line clipped to it while I was trying to lower it!!
This is the engine room with ALL of the big pieces removed and nearly all of the odds and ends.  Note the propane heater on the floor at the top of the picture.  My sweetie gave me that for Christmas!!
This is the crossmember on the bench.  It will be awhile before the "after" picture is available.
This is a shot of the interior, taken from the rear looking forward.  I haven't taken the glass out of the doors yet and the outside door handles are the only exterior pieces still attached.
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