Henry J Script

Henry J Restoration - Step 6
Perform initial disassembly and make all major body and sheet metal repairs and/or modifications.

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Great news, the real work can be started.  Our hopes are to disassembly our Henry J ... causing as little damage as possible.  Bagging, labeling and keeping everything organized well enough and document so we can be successful in the reassembly.

The disassembly plan or order of tear down was document in Step 5.  Here will document with a journal our dismantling experience up to Step 5F. This will include removing the battery, all of the interior, Steering wheel and column, head and tail lights, Exterior trim, and all dash components.
If you have any major body work to do, do it now.  Replace rusted out areas in the cab, floor and everywhere.  Once this work is done, temporary primer should be applied to prevent rusting.  Bill says it is important to have complete body integrity and acceptable alignment of all panels before going on to Step 7.
As we are more into restoration / preservation, there will be no major body modifications done.  Luckily for us our chosen car has no major rust or cancer, so the need for sheet metal repairs will be kept to a minimum.
Disassembly Journal
Date / Hrs Photos Removal Sequence Description

A.  Remove Battery and Wiring

    6.160 Battery Ground Strap
    6.180 Battery to Solenoid Cable
    6.220 Front Seat

B.  All Interior Trim & Trim & Upholstery including Door Panels

    6.280 Floor Mat
    6.308 Sill Plate - Left
    6.316 Door Glass Regulator
    6.330 Door Sill
    6.342 Rear Window Deck
    6.346 Visor Left
    6.348 Visor Right
    6.350 Dome Light
    6.344 Headliner and Windlace
    6.352 Rear Quarter Panel Inter - Left
6.353 Rear Quarter Panel Inter - Right

C.  Steering Wheel and Column

6.420 Horn Ring
6.430 Horn Assembly
6.410 Steering Wheel
6.450 Turn Signal Controls
6.460 Steering Gear Assembly
6.470 Pitman Arm
6.480 Steering Column Boot
6.400 Steering Column

D.  Head Lights, Tail Lights and Parking Lights

6.520 Parking Light Left Lens
6.522 Parking Light Left Lens Housing
6.524 Parking Light Right Lens
6.526 Parking Light Right Lens Housing
6.542 Head Light Ring Left
6.543 Head Light Bucket Left
6.544 Head Light Left
6.545 Head Light Ring Right
6.546 Head Light Bucket Right
6.547 Head Light Right

E.  Exterior Trim

6.612 Left  Corsair Deluxe Script
6.614 Right Corsair Deluxe Script
6.616 Radio Antenna
6.622 Hood Ornament
6.624 Henry J Script
6.628 Hood Stainless – Front Edge
6.626 Hood K
6.632 Grill Stainless Left
6.634 Grill Stainless Right
6.642 Wiper Control Arms and Blades
6.652 Outside Door Handle - Left
6.662 Outside Door Handle - Right
6.672 License Light
6.676 Henry J Script - Rear Deck Lid
6.682 Backup Light Plug Left
6.684 Backup Light Plug Right

F.  Dash - Radio, Speaker, Gauges, Switches and Controls

6.820 Cigar Lighter
6.840 Radio
6.860 Ash Receiver
6.912 Starter Switch
6.914 Headlight Switch
6.916 Choke Cable
6.922 Speedometer with instrument cluster
6.926 Ignition Switch
6.928 Windshield Wiper Control Knob
6.930 Windshield Wiper Motor
6.932 Padded Dash
6.934 Glove Box Door
6.935 Glove Box Handle
6.937 Glove Box Interior
6.938 Henry J Name Plate

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