How it started vs how it's going.
First photo is when I purchased it, 2nd and 3rd are after I got it running, 4th and 5th are as of today. Still have a ways to go.
Outside of aesthetics I have installed a new clutch, fixed the air conditioner, interior swapped it, repaired frayed wires and re-loomed the engine harness. Replaced the ball bearings on the idler pulleys, Installed a PI intake and rebuilt a junkyard alternator for it (originally it had the wrong size alternator).
Everything that looks new was media blasted in a cabinet my dad bought for me as a gift (I couldn't do this without his support ♥️)
I haven't touched the timing cover yet because I plan to do a PI head swap soon, plus it has the wrong timing cover currently (Incorrect belt routing, it's not the original motor, I suspect it's a crown vic pull)
Unfortunately she is a smoker because the valve stem seals are shot due to it sitting for 7 years, I was going to just replace the seals and install a new timing chain for reliability but ultimately decided I want to do PI heads since it's not that much extra work all things considered, plus currently cylinder 4's spark plug is insanely corroded due to a coolant leak the previous owners ignored and I'm worried it'll strip out, so instead of fighting it, PI heads for the win.
Overall this project has been absolutely amazing and it's helped me deal with the grief of losing my grandpa recently, in a way I'm doing it in his memory.
Anyways that'll be all!