Looking at the truck and knowing I was close to firing it up and being trapped inside was killing me slowly...So in February '09 I decided to take the skirt off and go outside and try and get it fired. I picked a weekend when it came close to 32 degrees
and went for it.
I first needed to reinstall the gas tank and hook up the fuel lines. Done, and hooked up the front d-shaft and exhaust as well. Put in a good rad support I picked up from a board member. Then came a new alt/light harness and a new harness for the motor.
Put some gas in it, double checked everything, crossed my fingers, and turned the key....It started
Quickly found a fuel leak and a few small coolant leaks. I shut down and fixed the leaks. Then I started it back up, and put it in gear and moved it from it's hibernating spot. The first time the truck has moved under it's own power in a
long time.
Here are a few pics from that day after I moved it out....I had a grin from ear to ear
