It has been a while since I updated:
Plenty work put in and it is starting to get close to the test ride. The last few parts are being taken care of as we speak.
Need front d-shaft and brakes to make it driveable. Need exhaust but that will be easy.
Got the console/dash in and done. Hydro steering works great (3.5 turns lock to lock). Motor runs pretty damn good for a junkyard (buddy owns it) motor. Rear d-shaft was made yesterday. Underside and inside and cage painted black. Had a guy switch the necks on the stock radiator to the correct locations, clean, and pressure check it (it kept the 360 that was in it cool so I figure it might work for me).
The last few pieces of body tubing will get put on today. Very little wiring to do (winch, two guages, fuel pump, alternator). Pull the front gears for welding and then shove them back in. Fill front/rear diff and transfer case with gear oil. Strap down temporary boat tank. The little bit of body work that needs to be done and paint are going to have to wait for a week or two though.
Not too much left to do and I am so fawkin ready to finally drive this bish!!!