I got side tracked with spring cleanup (yard work and hauling in the $crap iron) and gathering parts for the K30 chevys.
I had some time to get the mangled front bumper pulled off the W350 tonight. One of the bolts liked to spin in the bumper, a little quick work with the air cutoff, vise grips, torch, and the impact got it off. Now, before I even mess with them, those pesky studs for the pad are soaking in PB blaster in the garage overnight.