I did have problems. The rod bearings were shot so me and my nephew (caught a flight from SC to help me out) decided to drop the oil pan and replace the bearings. I couldn't find an oil pan gasket so we decided to goop it up with permatex (what ever that gasket making stuff is called).
Well, about 50 miles out my oil pressure was dropping (night time driving) when I got out to check it out I found oil sprayed all underneath and all over the tail gate. It was pouring out around the gasket. I just had to keep an eye on it and fill occasionally. I didn't want to drive any faster than 60 on the way home, not knowing how well the mains would hold up.
I knew this motor was shot but patched it up so I could get back home without renting a truck to tow it back (call me cheap). What I didn't know is that this motor is a 305 and not a 350, I probably could have found a gasket for a 305 that night.
Well anyway it's home so now I can work on it. Here are a few pic's of the interior and common rust spots that I'll be tackling first. The rear seat looks almost new.
