How can I remove the air filter platform and strap?

[Sofia74]

As the title states I’d like to remove these pieces. I will be installing an aftermarket engine and don’t need them. I will of course keep these pieces and the original engine should anyone, including myself, like to go back to stock. In the meantime, how should I remove these? They don’t look like normal spot welds. I do have limited welding skills to do any patching, etc.

Thanks,
Matt

[jeffrey8164]

Once removed by any method, there will be holes to fill and ripples to smooth.
I removed the one on my car during the full “restoration” in ‘94. Popped it off with an air chisel and did the fill and grind. A buddy of mine ground his off with a 4” right angle grinder. His holes were smaller, so we did the fill and grind.
Luckily, you don’t need any real skill. You just need a mig welder and a grinder and some determination.
Oh, and maybe some Bondo, some high build primer, various grits of sandpaper and some finish paint and clear.
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[Sofia74]

It seems I neglected to include the photo I intended to include in the original post. (see below)

[Onceler]

I drilled mine thru from underneath and then re-attached with stainless hardware. If I ever get the big motor built I can remove them and install plugs of some kind, and also re-attach if stock engine.

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[jeffrey8164]

Now that’s using the old noggin!
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[Glenn]

Or replace the entire section.

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[didget69]

Removing the bracket?

Drill, baby... Drill!

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