[jlsanborn]

Some progress.....

I've finally nailed down the engine mounts and cross memeber. I still need to build some spacers to go between the perches and the top of the frame rails as well as drill a couple holes in the cross member. I tossed the seat in to check clearance and am really pleased with how it's all working out. I'll still have to cut the shifter and offset it forward about an inch because it just barely touches the seat. The only clearance issue was the pinch weld in the trans tunnel but the top of the case was pretty much touching the cab floor. I split the floor and will patch in about a 1/2" strip. Sitting in there and working that shifter is cool man!

My pal calls me last night and turns me on to some dude that has some Chevy parts for sale in front of his house. Turns out to be a really cool guy that has built a really nice '72 with a few trophy's go show for it. He yanked his bumpers and is doing roll pans so Johnny walks away with a chrome sport bumper with the license plate bucket, mounting brackets and brand new gravel gaurds for $60! He tossed in some tail lamp lenses too. The boy picked up a pair of brand new high back buckets with them holes for 5 point belts for $80. He's just gonna flip those on craigslist and is askin $250