No issues with leaving driveshaft in. Just t-case neutral and keep it in the slow lane...and in a 60 towing a 60...start slowing a mile in advance, lol.
Done for the day, long day. All the wood in place, holes drilled, and 90 percent of bolts in(ran out toward the end).
Frame hinges well. Need stronger struts (I have stronger ones in the garage somewhere).
Front frame section complete. The truck box will stay on that, and if needing access...
Hinged frame for the wood bed almost complete. Used spare 60 hood hinges and latch with gas struts. Should be finished tomorrow and ready for the wood to be bolted in.
Finished painting the bed and set back into place. Will mount the boards this weekend after getting more road time. Easier to check things out with the suspension without the boards in the way.
Can't wait to get the cab painted (within a coupe weeks). She's gonna look killer with white and...
Was able to get most the bed painted. Will turn it over the next day or so and finish parts of the top. Exhaust stack was also cleared with a few coats of clear satin high heat exhaust paint.