Thanks for the feedback Guys.
Finished cleaning firewall & remaining front frame bits ... ready for paint. After dinner worked on breaking down engine some more ... spark-plugs definitely had some oil fouling ... also found blue RTV on parts of transmission to include tail housing ... both due this rebuild. Getting 'er done, slow but sure. Also a picture of under dash painted end of last weekend. A good rust reformer primer, then simple Rustoleum, & some bed coat on floor last.
DJ