got a bit more done, the front cross member and bumper are roughed in. body mounts are done, and the stake bed are roughed in. ( bed is just sitting on the frame in the photos.
the bumper needs to be straigtened (tweaked when i soldered it together). and still alot of work to do on the bed (doors, mounts, ect) but i can finally get a feel for how it will look when done.
I also got all the electronics temporarily installed and drove it around the living room, everything seems ok, not very much suspension travel but i think it will be fine!