Hi Thad,
I take it you're probably in the Northwest part of Arkansas (which is truly a beautiful place). The overall first gear ratio with the stock 4 speed as I'm sure you recall was very low. That low 4 speed ratio wasn't so terrible when you and your dad were younger and gas was cheap, however...well, let's start here since you're looking for ideas: How do you plan to use the truck? Often or infrequently? Daily driver or work truck? City or farm? Will you be hauling rocks or mostly people?
Jon
