Got a new Dremel this weekend so I was able to finish the shifter base and get the rest of the shifter assembled. Looks great!
I moved on to the fuel lines - I found I made a grave error by using Jegs Push-lok hose - I failed to notice that it is NOT fuel compatible (even though it is rated for higher pressures). As a result, the old lines hardened and cracked, I'm very lucky I didn't have a fuel leak (they were used from the fuel filter up to the engine bay

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Anyway, I made new stainless braided hoses for both the feed and return lines, I'll button them up later this week. I still need to go through and assess the condition of my tank (inside is pretty nasty, and I see some rust) so we'll see later this week what direction this build heads.
Also, I just got my dial torque wrench in, so I can continue the rear end build as well.
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-Steve
1980 GMC C15 Sierra LWB
Dark Carmine Red/Carmine Int
Was: 250/3spd (1980-88), then a 305/TH350 (1988-2011)
Now: 5.3/4L60E, 2.73 12-bolt open rear