P.E.: You were right about the fuel and I sure am glad. That would have been another mess draining all the old stuff. Thanks for the multiple help along the way.

Diesel Dog: I suspect that I'm going to want the differential from the 300 chassis. I had this one half apart and probably should have gone through with it. However, I did learn about axle shafts and how easy they come out, etc. I'm a bit nervous at what it will be like at high speeds. On the other hand, its for my 16 year old son and if it sounds like its going to break at 80 mph, that might be good for a year or so.

R Leo: I'll write down to snap a digital of the rear tranny crossmember. However, in theory, it was simple. Whether or not it holds is another issue. Remember that in moving the tranny back exactly 4" (because of the 5th cylinder), that the chassis underneath tapers inward. As a result the holes in the crossmember were to wide. So I drilled holes at exactly 13.25 inches apart rather than the 14.5". This allowed me to use the same crossmember. I may have weakened it substantially though. Will keep an eye on it.

Rick: Not only should I tour the country and let you guys drive it. I should loan it out six months at a time for all the help I received.

Thanks

Don

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