54 GMC, S10 swap, OM617 diesel

[DieselRat]

Been really busting stuff out on this thing lately. Lots of late night work sessions. Got kiddo #2 coming in apr/may and trying to get my most time consuming stuff done by then. I INTEND to drive the crap out of it this summer!

Anyways, some overdue pics and progress stuff...
First off, I got rid of the mercedes alternator in favor of the cheaper and easier to find 10si GM alternator. Therefore I had to fab a bracket. My neighbor is a big tractor guy and had a nice little slider bracket I needed. SO a little cut and weld and I have this:



Mounted up and painted



eyeballed up a little shorter V belt and we have charging power.

Got about 99% of my wiring done, Just need to do my wipers and brake switch. Finally got a headlight switch and got my lights all working properly.



Also got some insulation from speedway when I ordered the headlight switch. Fit that all up and glued down.



Obviously carpet was going to be an issue with my goofy trans tunnel, so I went all suzy home maker and cut out panels and sewed them all together. Came out better than I could have imagined! Its just laying here in the pic, going to use some glue and panel fasteners to keep it all taunt when I'm ready for the final install.







To do list:

Fix leak at oil filter reservoir (doh only gasket I didnt change go figure) and change oil
paint and install bed wood straps, then fuel tank in bed.

mirrors (open to suggestions there)

finish up my door panels and weatherstripping.