68 cuda 383 exhaust manifold removal

Thanks for the tips. I removed the steering column and glad that I did. Discovered that the steering knuckle was not engaged completely and missing the seal and cover plate. Will also be able to clean and repaint the column assemble and replace firewall gasket.

In the process of removing the engine for overhaul. Engine was not "rebuilt" as the previous owner told me. Just a good paint job. Cam is trashed and cylinder walls have scoring and water stains with no crosshatching left. Only good thing is that it is still standard bore.