Tim, I wish I could have gone the route you did. However, I needed to use my stock SM420 Muncie, which was already set with an enclosed driveshaft, etc. I will be swapping trannies to an SM465 that I picked up cheap, for slightly better gear ratios and a lot more strength. On that one, I will definitely be getting a custom driveshaft.

On the pics issue, rest assured, I am recording my progress photographically. I will make sure to get some pictures here.

On an unfortunate note, looks like I will be repainting the truck next. I had some stuff slide off the fender and put a few nice gouges in the paint. Oh well, now would be a good time to do a little bodywork.