It's moves under it's own power after 10 weeks.
installed shortened/balanced drive shaft and fits perfect with new carrier bearing mount. Used the string trick between front U joint and rear axle to place the carrier bearing on the money.
Traded a few truck parts for a nice set of 31" X 10.5's BFG's till the spring, then the 33's and the 4" lift goes on. Also the correct 68 style air cleaner assembly finally was caustic dipped I picked up from Sharpie, just need to paint it.
Only a few steps left till it's really road worthy.
Install new wind shield, new gas tank and finish up a couple misc items.
She ain't super pretty but..... it's sound driver mechanically from front to back.
Short video of startup after everything was installed.
http://www.youtube.com/user/mtnmanchad?feature=mhee