The Hornet. 96 S-10 2wd to 4wd

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I picked up this vinyl kit online and already I'm regretting my OCD. I should've just went with truck bed coating instead.
 
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Finished product. Only took 3 hours off my life.
 
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Also couldn't resist drilling a few holes in a new floor. Located the ARB compressor and my Snatch Pack behind the drivers seat.
 
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And here's the last piece to my puzzle. I've got my holes drilled in my crossmembers and my cardboard template made for the belly pan. All I need is for my schedule to line up with my buddy's so we can use his plasma cutter to make it a reality. With any luck, I'll be on a trail breaking my first axle shaft in about 10 days. Here's hoping.
 
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Reality! Got my 4 bolts welded in. She's ready for paint.
 
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While the paint was drying I got the last of my wiring done. I scored that ARB compressor off eBay pretty cheap because the harness was butchered. Took a minute and several Google searches, but finally got it functional.
 
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Required the tractors help to get it lifted into place, but that made it way easier than expected. All the nuts are protected from damage as well.
 
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Had a few minutes to spare this morning so I went ahead and fab'd up the cover for that u-joint access in my floor. Little angle iron and some 20 gauge skin. Drilled and tapped holes for the bolts.
 
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All done. Definitely time for a nap before night shift starts back again.
 
HGSR said:
wow. that turned out nice.
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I appreciate it. Your fancy bed gets more attention than any other part of the truck. Time to get the old girl out and show off our hard work.
 
Wish I would of never let it go now. I had good reason and high hopes but it all bombed out. Looks great though.
 
HGSR said:
Wish I would of never let it go now. I had good reason and high hopes but it all bombed out. Looks great though.
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Maybe it's time to bring this beast back to life.
 
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Proudest kid on the block. He finally put his "DONE" stamp on it after he got to pose for some pictures and drive it around the farm a little. Hopefully, I've created a monster and I'll never see the end of this hobby.
 
HGSR said:
Just gonna put this out there.. if that thing ever ever ever ever goes up for sale...
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I got your number. I definitely have to keep it as long as my kids stay interested. It's the only thing keeping them from staying on the electronics 24/7. Not to mention, my wife knows how much I've spent on it and she'll end my life if she doesn't see a return on the investment.
 
One last finishing touch. I had a few gift cards to burn and my boys thought it would look cool. Rigid Industries rock lights. Now I'm gonna have to go on a night wheeling trip.
 
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For everybody that warned me about running OE shafts, here's your "I told you so".
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I'll admit I wasn't ready for all the collateral damage. I roll with a set of trail spares, but they wouldn't have helped me here. I lost the brass spindle bushing, inner axle seal, and the lower pinion needle bearing. Long story short, big thanks to @Oliver's for getting me a set of RCV axles on the way. Hopefully I can have her back together in time for my next ride at Big Dogs Offroad Park end of the month.
 
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Goodies arrived. Now I've got to clearance the inside of the knuckle balls. I've already test fit the passenger side and of course they hit.
 
@HGSR He actually bought those stock driveshafts you sent with me to make trail spares for his. He joked that they might've come off of his truck anyway.
 
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