[my67chevytruck]

David, do you have any blue painters tape, you could use that to protect the paint. when you get close to where the bolt holes are you could fold the tape onto itself and have it running down behind the trunion ( but taped to the side above this area), you should be able to pull that piece out prior to bolting since it wont be sticky. hope you have an extra set of hands. let us know the progress.