Good time to inspect / repair ??? when the entire drive train is out

[67rs327]

I have the entire drive train out of my '67 L30/M20 and thought I'd get a few comments on what I should look to repair/replace while I have lots of room to work. Car is getting a new clutch (all associated parts like flywheel, bell housing, linkage, Saginaw, Hurst,  etc. rehabbed) I also installed new manifold flange studs. What else? Oil pan gasket? - Do I need go thru jacking the engine up to remove the pan?  Rear main is not leaking at all. Thoughts? Thanks.

[Stingr69]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.  You might just give yourself a problem where there was none before.  Spend your time and money where it counts.  These cars are EASY to fix as needed down the road.

[william]

Just about every 'driver' 1st Gen I have seen needs upper control arm bushings. Usually cracked and crumbling. You would have to compress the springs to get the arms out but no better time than now.

[ko-lek-tor]

Along the same line as William suggests, I will add, is replacing the sub frame bushings. I also agree with the advice of, "If it ain't broke...don't fix it.", as well.

[67rs327]

Thanks Gents. I have the subframe bushings on the list but think Ill leave it at that. Exhaust flange studs were in rough shape so needed replacing - no hope of spinning the old ones out even with heat as there was < 50% of material left where the stud met the flange......that turned into a drill and tap excercise x6.
 3/16 pilot followed by 5/16 followed by 3/8-16 tap incase anyone is looking for something to do for 4 HOURS.