well guys i hate to say this (which youve probably already guessed from the lack of posts) this project has been ended. parts versus income do not allow me to purchase or work on this truck, that along with a lack of place to do the work atm. i bought another truck (92 ranger 2wd 2.3 m50d) that needs a lot of work and since its my dd as of 1/09 it takes precedence over my 3.0 hobby build. ive done a lot of work to the 92 ranger and thankfully my friend that showed me the trk to buy in the first place (was walking for a month) helps me work on the little truck, and when im through with it agreed to let me work on the 3.0 at her house. in the meantime my coworker has an 02 edge 3.0 2wd and slung two rods (one thru oilpan the other cracked the block) and he wants the motor, have considered selling it to him since my chassis needs to be gutted on the 93. i just dont want to give up my first truck and my dads old middle aged toy, guy already said he wants to buy the truck to rob the block redo it and then crush the body/frame, wish i could afford to breathe new life into her, and not quite willing to let her go yet! just wanted to update you guys if you were watching the build.