[Dieselwrencher]

It is pretty rough. Here is my plan: I'm going to take it apart and replace the axles with some from a 72 blazer. This way it will have open knuckle disc front and the rear end in this truck is about shot. I'm going to install new poly body bushings and leaf spring bushings. I will leave the 4" lift on it and find some 33's and ditch the 35's it has now and will not hack the fenders so large tires will fit. I have a 4 speed and a NP205 to replace the current rockwell tcase set up. I plan on leaving the original 2 piece rear drive shaft and I will have to replace the front shaft. I'm going to re-seal the 350 that is in it and switch from points to HEI. I have a new clutch for it already as well. I plan to paint the complete frame and powertrain before the body goes on.

For the body: I have a decent box I just purchased that only needs some dents taken care of. I have 2 decent doors I purchased from Randy, the hood is usable, I think, and I have 2 decent fenders. I have a few 71-72 grill shells and inners that I can use. I need to find a radiator support and I'd like to find a decent cab. I currently have an a/c cab but it needs typical things replaced. I have located a cab locally but I need to go see if it is worht what he is asking. I know if I can buy a nicer cab then that will help this project a long greatly. Luckily I have found a donor truck for all the A/C stuff I'll need. I also plan on turning this into a cheyenne super without tilt and tach, unless I run into a money tree. I've talked with the wife and I think I'm going to paint it orange and white. But if things are too tight it will be primer.

The goal here is to have it done and drive it to the All truck nationals the weekend of September 10th-12th. It is going to be a crazy 8 1/2 weeks.