Transmission is built but not delivered (snow days)and the crossmember kit as well as the shifter ship Friday, however I do have it in the shop and am farming out the hard work. They have been very nice about letting me be involved so I will show you what is done so far.
I originally thought that I should get another collar for the steering wheel to eliminate the look of the old shifter slot, but after thinking on it we painted the old collar black, and added the converter switch to where the slot was. The idea is that the switch will be camouflaged and when you look in the truck you will see the old style gear shift installed in the floor, but wont notice the switch. this will help it retain its old and original charm...
In the intensive care ward.... The people at the shop and anyone who goes in that shop are amazed at the shape the truck is in- especially rust free. One guy said its worth ten grand as it sits-not sure if that was an offer or not, but many people want to buy it...they tell me that very few of these trucks are left...dunno on that one, but that truck is very appealing to many...Clutch will come out today/tonight.
Collar one Side view of collar Ariel view Together Cab area...
