Thanks Bill, and Darrin, although I was secretly hoping that someone would reply to tell me "it can't be done", "what are you thinking?", and "don't you have 3 trucks in pieces already?" But I guess that is what my wife is for. (I'm not letting her know what I'm gonna do.) I'll keep you posted.
Carl

1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission