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Has anybody heard from him? I've been trying to contact Craig for a few weeks now, but he hasn't responded. Does anybody know what's going on?

Wow, this is a pretty nice conversion. I've always loved Jeep pickups and wish the models weren't so hard to find. What did you use for the headlights and turn signals?

I was wondering about those too.

The wheels look much nicer now. And that engine looks great in there.

And it's always funny when they don't know anything about they're car. Like one guy I knew who didn't even know the size of his engine.

I've never had problems with rat rod guys. The only people I've had problems with are the guys with shiny, built-up cars who think they're the top of the world. I feel like the rat guys are more down to earth than most of the shiny car guys.

Can't wait to see this in paint!

Have you ever talked to rat rod guys?

Didn't notice that the grill is open... I need to go to sleep. Hope to see more progress.

Not sure if you plan to or not, but you need to do a blackwash on the wheels so they look a little better. Same with the grill. It's lookin good so far.

That is a poor excuse for a rat rod. I personally know several guys with true rat rods, like with mismatch junkyard parts, rust, crazy engines, and the like. But none of them are any more dangerous or unsafe than your typical old car. I personally like rat rods just because they're different.

After messing with it, I figured out that I just need to move the crossmember for the transmission and make up some motor mounts. I already have to make a rear driveshaft, so it won't be a problem making a front one too. I don't think I will have to modify the tranny hump though. I don't think it should be too much of a hassle.

Ok.. figured out that my Syclone donor kit has the correct engine accessories. I don't know why the Waverider engine is so messed up, but it's fixed now. I just need move the engine back now because there's no room for the engine fan, so that's what I'm working on now. Got some pictures. Awesome rally rims courtesy of Mike Scheve. The ones on the right have been blackwashed for comparison. Waverider pulleys on top, Syclone on bottom. Anyone know why they are so different? Fitment issues:

Seems I've hit a snag on the engine. I'm using the engine from the Waverider S10, which is supposed to be the 4.3 V6. I noticed that the engine "accessories" were too wide to fit in the Ford's engine bay, and I figured out why. I looked at the engine in my Blazer and at the pictures of the Ford and noticed that the AC compressor and alternator are switched in the kit engine. They are also set out too far from the engine. I don't know why this is, but now I have to figure out how to fix it. So, it might take a little while longer before I'm able to put pictures up.

Hey Mike, got those wheels you sent, they're perfect. I'm still trying to figure out how everything will be fitting together but I should be able to get all the drivetrain finished and painted tonight with pics tomorrow hopefully. I don't really have access to truck right now, so I will be using my Blazer as reference for detailing for the engine, brakes, etc. Hopefully everything will be correct. I said I would be doing updates on the 1:1, so here it is. Right now, my step-brother has the keys to the garage that the truck is kept in so I have very limited access to it until we begin working on the truck. So far here is the list of what needs done: 1) Need to get the bed finished. 2) It has absolutely no interior other than the dash and steering wheel, so that should be fun. 3) I was told that there is some electrical work that needs to be done. 4) Need to install the carburetor and get the engine running. 5) Put on bumpers, headlights, and other misc. exterior parts. There's probably more I'm forgetting, but you get the idea. I will not be able to start working on the truck for another week or more, but I got alot ahead of me. Fortunately, I have the help of my step-brother and a couple of my dad's old friends so it will get done. Wish me luck.

I got a set of these wheels to use for a bagged first gen s10. And I have a can of that paint sittin around too. Lookin good.

I don't see where you "take over" threads any more than other people around here. If you have something to share, by all means do so, I like learning from you guys.

Looks nice, especially the engine bay.

Be sure to upload pictures soon, sounds interesting. And you might want to post in the pickup section cause it will get moved.

Then piping should work perfectly for you.

Go look around in a hardware store, I'm sure you can find what you need in the plumbing area. May I ask what you are using this for?

Thanks Tom, if I need anything I'll let you know. Although, there won't be a whole lot of the '37 kit left in this once I'm done with it. And don't worry Mike, I'm setting the body aside to work on the drivetrain until I feel like working on it again. I won't let it get to me just yet.

The body isn't quite perfect, but I'm going to set it aside while I start working on the drivetrain. I still need to do a little more smoothing and possibly redo the trim, but I should be able to fix it. So, the pictures highlighted some of the things I need to work on and I will be finishing up the body when I get some free time tomorrow.

Wow, sweet build.

Nice build John, love all the little details.