Chassis modifications - done.
There's done and then there's done-done. The chassis won't be done-done until it's powder coated. Until that point, it's just done.
I installed a plate and mounted the primary fuel filter and fuel switching valve. I have 2 saddle tanks that will replace the one behind the seat so I will need the switching valve. I have the OEM mechanical valve; but, I cannot use it since it will only switch the fuel to the engine. I need a valve that will switch both the feed and return flows.
Here's the valve and filter installed:
When I purchased the truck, the spare tire was just laying in the bed. I remember that my father threw the spare tire in the bed of his '72 after the first time he had to crawl under the truck to get it out. In my opinion, the OEM spare tire carrier was not a good design. I purchased a new spare tire hoist, made a bracket for it and installed it. I think that it is much easier to access and gets the spare out of the truck bed.
Next, I have to modify the firewall for the tach drive.