Just a quick update.
The front wheel studs (original) were 1/2" where the rear are now 9/16" due to the install of the 14-bolt rear axle. I have the front hubs at my local machinist currently being resized for the new 9/16" wheel studs.
Once the new wheel studs are in place and hubs reinstalled I am planning to pull the trigger on getting tires for the "new to me" 16" wheels so that the truck could actually be driven down the road. The current wheels/tires hold air but their age and the multipart wheel construction is not something I want to trust even for a short drive.
Hoping to get the parts I need to install the window related parts back in the doors today via UPS but not sure when I will get them installed.
I am in a holding pattern on anything external on the body pending my son making a trip to WI from AZ to see if he can salvage my paint job. Although I think I need to remove the grille as I forgot to install the clip nuts on the lower cross bar that attach to the lower shield. I can not see anyway to get them in place without at least removing the hood latch plate and maybe the entire grille.
