[NFHale]

I had a 69 drop top Chevelle SS, 396, 4 speed.

Everything was accessible in the engine compartment. Even with “The Beast” under the hood.

I completely agree with your Step 1 and Step 2…

[Bonemaker]

My first car was a 3 speed stick 51 Chevy. Could damn near get inside the engine compartment and close the hood! I could probably still dick around with the points and eventually get them right! (Who the hell even knows what I'm talking about anymore?)