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EDIT by Moderator: Back in February 2016, Goach2 started his story in the DITY Gallery: Where it all began.

"I found this truck on Kijiji out in the Winnipeg Manitoba area. I've been looking for some time now and I really like the look of this year, condition and the fact that it's a 3/4 ton…."

That story continues here:

Hello all,

I've finally pulled my truck off the road to do an engine swap and clean it up a bit. I expect that this will be a long project, but I am motivated to get it done and back on the road for next year.

Here's what I have done so far:

I have a fully rebuilt 261 that was bored .060, which was discussed here:
Poncho Rebuild

I pulled the front clip:

I also dropped the driveshaft and removed the propeller shaft from the back of the trans. My next step is to pull the transmission right out as I will clean it up and I have a new gasket set to install in it. Where the propeller shaft goes through the mount that holds it to the frame was pretty loose. I think I will be replacing something here, just not sure what is required yet.

I also found this under the rad mount:

Looks like it had a single mount in the middle at one time. I may already have a replacement piece located to cut/weld in.

So I will try and keep this updated as much as possible. I am hopeful to have more time with the colder weather coming to get out in the garage. Thanks!