With the starter changed I was able to take the truck around the block a couple of times and got the kickdown cable adjusted. In between other things I got the cables run to open and close the exhaust cut outs and finally got the front fenders and hood back on it.
With luck tomorrow I'll be able to get the speedometer calibrated and the transmission controller dialed in.
After 15 years it will be good to finally put some miles on it.