Heres how I got the truck.
I stripped the truck down in about a day.
Here are all the 4-link parts I ordered for it.
I'm building a new exhaust.
Made new bodymounts 2.5" lower.
This is the only part of the floor the frame will come above the floor.
I started building the backhalf. It is tied in under the cab. The goal was not to see a transition.
I had some custom gussets laser cut for myself, and they showed up today.
With some careful measurements I drew out the rest of the backhalf, and the 4-link.
I then welded together the rest of the backhalf on the table, and smoothed out the joints. Now I just need to TIG the star gussets in place.
Thats where I am as of today. I have to fill some orders over the next few days but I will be back on it by the weekend.