Been a while since I last updated the thread so since the last post I got the exhaust all buttoned up and decided to swap out the steering box for a borgeson unit. Install was pretty smooth but I did have to shim it a bit to line up cleaner with the steering column. Has a much nicer feel now rather than the over assisted stock box.
Also while the column was out, I gave it a freshening up with some a coat of paint and swapped out the collar for a floor shift unit. Now aside from adding a heater box the interior should be almost finished.