We had some time this weekend and decided to start the boring part of getting it down.

Then we got bored during the day.

Then about 4hrs later



We tested the cowl and it was good. But with the rest of the car in the shape it was, we figured it wasn't far out. Even then ended up not too bad. But we wanted to put new metal in because it was rusted, even though not directly in the normal spots.
The underside is getting a light blast and then the grill will be shaved. It does kinda defeat the purpose to cover the cowl after it's been replaced. But we figure it'll add value, and we want it done right with now problems later.