……. yes, crazy weather , 60 on Sat., lost all the white stuff. so progress didn't get to the running stage, …. cut out the last of cab ''cancer'', replaced, & welded. fab'd the exhaust hangers; drilled , welded in place, etc. replaced seals in hyd. pump ( just to ensure that no ATF leaks into engine/oil pan, mounted hyd. tank, pump, misc., to take measurements for hyd. hoses, fittings, etc. off to the parts/box stores. started orientation of hoses. painted misc. items, repaired/fab'd areas, etc....