So just an update, I have Patch down at the mechanics shop waiting for inspection when he gets his other jobs done.
So as it stands right now the tires are dry rotted so it needs new tires, which are on order and will be here next week (I went from the 31x10.50 that are on it back to the stock 235/75/15, my knees will thank me)
Once I get it back Ill have to redrill the rear bumper bracket mounting holes (since the po repaired the rusted rear section of frame with one from a long bed and had to cut off an additional 4 inches to make it all work
) and replace the bed mounting hardware as only a couple bolts are holding the dang thing on .
Once I get it back though I have a list of other things to keep me busy on it through next year, that is what I can get done outside before the snow flies that is, if I can ever figure out how to post pictures in my posts Ill post more.