I really hate rust... So much to fix.
This was fun though.
It is amazing what you can do by yourself with just a few tools.
This is a measurement pulled on the widest part of the frame of the 1 ton.
This is a measurement pulled on the widest part of the frame on my 3/4 ton Crew.
It is amazing how much better the 88 frame looks.
I covered up the engine since it and the trans are still good. Hope to sell them soon.
So my plan is to use the front frame of the 78 1 ton 4x4 and just use the rear of the 88 frame that isn't rusted at all. Then use a blazer tank in the rear. Still converting it to short bed. Anyone see an issue with 1 ton front frame and 3/4 ton frame rear?
Progress will probably stop for a while due to how difficult it is for me to get my buddy over to fix all those wallowed out body mount holes so I can mount the decent cab on.