I've gotten a lot done since the last time I posted. I got my return line squared away for the HydroBoost, got brake lines fitted up, and the exhaust is fitted, welded, and installed. I also fitted the front sheetmetal so that I could run my front end wiring. I found out that 5.5" of static drop is no joke when you would like to run inner fenders. I will be doing some chopping, that's for sure.
Since I will be running a cold air intake from a silverado, as well as using the 5.3's battery cables, I needed to move the battery to the driver's side. My original battery tray was rusted and crapped out anyhow, so I fabbed a new one. Here's some pics:
1) Measure and draw a scale model
2) Make a full-size model out of posterboard
3) Cut posterboard and make bends to verify fitment
4) Cut out of 16ga. I added kerfs to aid with bending, since I don't have a brake.
5) Bent using a 4" vise, hammer, and ingenuity. Fits OK.