With help from Dad the alternator was removed and the final bunch of cable was pulled out. It was actually a bit harder than we anticipaated as the alternator was held on by a 5inch or so bolt, which only had about 2 inches of space behind it. To get it out we also had to remove a strange bracket which didn't appear to do anything but it was fairly substantial so I think I'll put it back.
Second on the list was the steering rack, which finally came off of the column with the help of a large wrecking bar, and a hammer :)
The clutch and brake master cylinders came out quite easily, leaving the engine bay looking nice and empty.
While we were there we sized up the suspension to see how best to remove it, and we've got a list of tools for next time. The engine should also come out on the next trip, using an engine hoist courtesy of Bob Burns. If we're quick we can also take the body off and get it carted off to the scrappy, and once that is done, I can order the new chassis :)
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