After this point it was time to work on the drive shaft shortening and also the new transmission. Our mechanic helped us install the new 4l60e, PTC 2800 stahl converter, and Earl's fittings for the fuel lines. The 4l60e hooked straight into the existing engine controller and was ready to go. The drive shaft was sourced from our mechanic's 67 C10 with an LS powertrain that was being parted out. We also took this opportunity to have him rebuild the old 12 bolt axle and install a set of 3.73 gears with an Eaton clutch type posi
I was against painting the frame because of the quality I was going to be able to complete the task with, but after some convincing and help from my father, the frame was wire-wheeled and painted in a weekend. For now we just covered the outside, and any possible rust spots on the inside.
Then came the process of measuring and re-mounting the rear cab mounts. All the measurements I used through out this process of cutting the frame came from the forum.
During this time we also finished up re-plumbing the brake lines in the middle of the frame, changing the power steering fittings to match our o-ring gear box, and shortening the parking brake cable.