Thanks much guys for all the encouragement and advice. I think I was on the right track, and you've pretty much supported that. The engine is all getting cleaned and oiled and packed for later (either rebuild or upgrade - have plenty of time to ponder that), and we're doing whatever is needed to address the chassis rust. I have decided that I'm going to need a welder, and am just waiting for the right one (and compressor) to show up on craigslist. As for the harness, I'm working my way into that slowly, but you're probably right that much it will have to get at least disconnected. It certainly is in the way.
This morning the windshield came out, and tonight I'm going to go for the back glass. I am not sure how easy that's going to be. I've first of all had trouble getting the outer targa bar cover off. The screws came out, and I was waiting for it to pop off, but it looks like its pretty securely glued down. Heat to soften? It does look like that might need to come up before the rear window. But I'm not sure. Any pointers?
After getting the windshield out, it seemed like the dash should be the next to go. I got at all the backing nuts behind the face, but those push-through holders from the top are a pain. I will probably go the break 'em off route tonight unless anyone has any better suggestions. Probably easy enough to replace later.
Oh, and robmog you're right about Katie - definitely a keeper. She's only offering moral support at the moment, as she's finishing up a Master's out of state. But she's eager to get in and help. She's pretty excited about learning to weld too.
Here's where we're at now:
