Finally got the starter in, the engine and tranny completely bolted together and got a little bit of the wiring figured out.  I can't find anybody in town who carries goodyear radiator hoses anymore    so I gave in and stopped by napa on the way home.  I don't have near the same conficence in gates hoses, but they know me down there so if I have any issues with them I know they'll take care of me.  I'm going to snag a couple backups when the truck gets going and chuck them behind the seat with my backup belts just incase.

I may have found a decent set of 33s to get me by for a little while.  At least that way I don't have to worry about lifting it or modifying my front driveline right away.  I just want to buy enough time to get me through deer season and let me get any of the bugs worked out first.