What has been done:
I lucked out and sold the old engine/trans to a guy who has a shop, so he took the truck to his shop, yanked the 350/700R4, and returned it to my place. So old motor removal is done. I was sure to keep the yoke from the transmission, the fitting out of the back of the PS pump, and the motor mount brackets.
This past weekend got the cars shuffled around in the driveway, and power washed the engine compartment. I began disassembly of the core support but I am kind of stuck. Having never removed a core support, I am not sure how to get it off. I removed both of the large bolts holding it to the frame, as well as the bolts holding it to he fender/inner fenders. Is it bonded to the fenders? If it would move, I would be able to tell where it is stuck, but it is not even budging. Maybe I need to be a bit more persuasive with the pry bars and hammers. Any suggestions?
Here is the truck as it sits now:
