Got a lot of things done in the last couple of weeks to get this beast moving under its own power.
Finished up the necessary under-hood plumbing of the ac/heating system, new thermostat installed, new oil filter adapter installed, all fluids topped off, clutch free play adjusted. New battery tray is in with a new battery.
Found the proper radiator hoses too. For the upper hose I went to Napa and asked for one for a 62 Chevy C20 with a 283 V8. It is Napa #7240. The lower hose is a Gates #20957. I trimmed about a 1/2 inch off each one and they fit perfectly.
Also finished cleaning and painting the inside of the front fenders and grill support. The color is kind of an eggshell white, same color I used on the firewall. The fenders still need a little body filler and paint where the patch panel welds are.
So this weekend's objective is to have the truck moving so I can get it on the trailer and down to the glass shop. There is a big gap at both corners of the new windshield. Either the gasket is too small or the windshield is not seated fully. Whatever it is, they're going fix it.
A little gas in the tank and a new negative side battery cable and this thing is ready to turn over and hopefully run.