Ford Repair: 1976 Grand Marquis Alternator, mercury grand marquis, grand marquis

Question
Hello.  I have a 1976 Mercury Grand Marquis equipped with the 460 engine.  It was recently diagnosed with a faulty alternator by the local battery place.  I have found a local electrical repair shop who will rebuild it if I can remove it and bring it in.  The shop owner also strongly suggests that I bring in the voltage regulator as well to make sure it has no problems.  Can you tell me how to remove these items?  Also, what does the voltage regulator look like, or where it would be mounted?

Thank you for your time.

Answer
I don't mean to be rude, but if you have to ask how to remove these parts, maybe you should pay someone to do it for you. The alternator is bolted to the engine, disconnect the battery FIRST, remove the belt, remove the bolts, remove the wiring from the alternator. The regulator is mounted to the inner fender. Remove the connector and two screws.