found one

finally got some pictures of the progress

engine bay with inner fenders

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...yanM715001.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...yanM715002.jpg

hardline to the rear with clamps

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...yanM715003.jpg

rear drop line

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...yanM715004.jpg

rear calipers. drop line was in the way i guess

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...yanM715009.jpg

little shot of the full circle weld on caliper brackets i made

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...yanM715011.jpg

front soft lines at the caliper

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...yanM715012.jpg

the wilwood bias valve. its at the back of the cab just before the frame boxing stops. probably could have been in a better place, but this was a junction in the tube anyhow, and hopefully after it is set, i will never touch it.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...yanM715006.jpg

front shock hoop

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...yanM715014.jpg

drivers side header

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...yanM715015.jpg

passengers side. you can see the #6 tbe where i cut and welded it... kind of

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...yanM715016.jpg

header exit

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...yanM715017.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...yanM715018.jpg

double shear steering on the arm

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...yanM715019.jpg

ryan

i got my wife a camera for valentines day, so hopefully new pics will be coming with greater frequency. or at least as often as i do something
Ryan

ordered my rear gear install kit. hopefully tomorrow night i can get it up on the lift and set up the 4.56s in the rear. that is assuming i recieve the kit tomorrow. that gets me one step closer to driving.

big stuff left on the list

Buy batteries and make a mount

buy/build drivelines.

buy wiring harness and install

buy aluminum and build fuel tank

plumb in fuel system

i think that is all i really need to at least take it for a test drive.

Ryan

install kit arrived, gears are in with the 1410 yoke. one more checkmark on the list, and a few more parts out of my way and off the toolbox.
Ryan

That is really coming together nicely. Makes me want to find a set of GM axles now for mine. :D

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Originally Posted by randyscycle

That is really coming together nicely. Makes me want to find a set of GM axles now for mine. :D

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Definately. the swap was pretty easy as long as you can measure. i think if after the stock stuff was gone it only took me less than 8 hours, probably more like 5 to get the truck back on the front axle.

i need to put the rear wheel seals in, and then i think i will be done with the back axle (crosses fingers). i think i will see if my manager/lovely wife will ok me to buy the aluminum for my fuel tank.

ryan

I have been watching your fab work which is excellent. I was wondering if you are fabricating the fuel tank to match the existing (stock) size, fill size and connection configurations? What thickness/gage aluminum are you going to use?
Michael

That is looking great Ryan!! You are going to be driving it soon! It's cool to pop back in this thread and see someone getting something done.:lol:

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Originally Posted by mfrpa

I have been watching your fab work which is excellent. I was wondering if you are fabricating the fuel tank to match the existing (stock) size, fill size and connection configurations? What thickness/gage aluminum are you going to use?
Michael

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it is roughly the same size as the stock tank, but it has a relief cut in it for driveshaft clearance. i will have to remake the straps but other than that it will use the stock location and filler. as far as fuel line connections it will all be 1/2" npt bungs adapted to the correct size barbs for now. i am planning on using .080" aluminum.