well yesterday (Friday) i made some progress! i got a 1 ton shop crane from Harbor Freight with a coupon from the Classic Truck magazine for $99. awesome deal i think! and i got 6 ft of chain and 4 grade 8 bolts and i was able to get the 350 motor out of the back of my truck and get it installed on the engine stand. Sweet! then i had to take the truck for a little drive around the neighborhood. I haven't driven it for a week. So now this weekend, the people that bought all of the lumber in my shop are supposed to come get it. that will free up enough space i think i can get the truck in the garage and then start tearing the front end off. trying to see if i can upload pictures from my phone....