Kodiaks 53 / S10 Build

[Kodiaks53]

Well here we go. i hope to successfully document my build here and maybe help someone along the way as I was helped and motivated by so many here.

I have a 53 I have had collecting dust for many years and finally got motivated by the build threads here. Plans are for a 1979 350 4bolt main that came out a truck my Dad bought back in 79 (Big 10). Followed up with a 700R out of a 91 Camaro. All of the TBI stuff also came from the Camaro. The bed wood came from my Grandpa's Barn so its oak. I purchased a AD Engineering kit and have been getting all my mounts in place on the S-10 frame. (standard cab long bed, 94 model) I have already installed the 4wd s-10 rearend. Right now I need to finish getting the front end sheet metal in place so I can locate my motor mounts.
Here are some photos of the truck I started with:

Cab mounts

Front wheel looks to be centered

The inner fenders help get the radiator set up in place and located, support brackets are on the outher side.

Passenger side support bracket.

and for now the running board support brackets.

Now on to locating the engine mounts and stuff......................