Jeff,
Yea, we're paying attention, and we know were you live. ;-) All kidding
aside, you are exactly right.
> Third, and this is purely a personal opinion which can be effectively
> argued against by others on the list, if you have one of these ole
> trucks in fairly good working condition I would recommend keeping it
> stock. If you are going to butcher (<grin> I just threw that in to see
> if the rodders on the list are paying attention, I don't really mean it)
> one of these trucks with IFS, new rear end, etc., I'd look for one that
> was much less amenable to restoration. There are fewer and fewer of
> these classic, industrial artifacts each day and I believe we have a
> responsibility to preserve as many of them as we can in original
> condition. On the other hand, it is your truck so go the way that feels
> right to you, after all, "better modified than crushed."
>
Robert
57 1/2 ton Panel custom
57 Belair Sport Coupe restored to factory specs.
and a few others
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