I did my body work and swap at the same time... Confusing, messy, parts everywhere... It was hectic!
I guess I didn't learn my lesson, because once I'm set up, I'm pulling the T56 out, pulling it apart, seeing what it needs (no 4th), and while I'm waiting for those parts to show up I'm doing floor pans/inner rockers.

 

Yeah my mindset right now is do everything right the first time. Unfortunately being in NY, I cant really finish the body work I started over the summer because its outside covered. I have the fenders and other body parts in the garage that stare me in the face every time I go in there for something which annoys me because I am trying to focus on the motor situation. Sometimes it is hard to stay focused on one task, let alone find the time to finish a project once I start it. I am really going to try to stay on task and have the motor done and ready to drop in the car by end of this summer along with have the engine bay painted and ready for the new motor.