The section removed is about 30" long, and from 18" wide to about 6-1/2", starting from about 1" in front of the firewall. The first 20" in length is the widest at 18" width, with the remaining 10" ranging between 6-1/2" and 18". The 18" width is basically the entire raised portion of the tunnel. Judging by the crackle I felt below my feet while taking measurements of this and the site of exposed fabric, apparently he also repaired floor pan sections with fiberglass (directly above the mufflers of course).
The prior owners desire for authenticity seems to have also been reflected in his engine building technique. The motor, and "E" code 312, has each head correctly cast as "ECZ-G", however, one head has one piece retainers and 1:54 rockers (correct for the "E" model), while the other head has two piece retainers and 1:43 rockers. I can't wait to see what he did with the short block.
It just keeps on gettin better folks.
As an aside, Brain is right about Birdbrains prices for their cars. They are also some of the friendliest folks I've dealt with. At this rate I'll have well over the asking price of their "E" invested in parts and labor for mine.
One more question: Does anyone know if the floor and hump are different for an automatic versus a manual trans car? The concern here is that the shifter opening may be different in the two versions. I have a 3 speed/OD trans, and floors may only be available from automatic cars.
[ 04-10-2003: Message edited by: ashmatk2000 ]
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