I have a 64 with as close to factory setup as possible. It has the factory steering wheel as well as drum brakes. I do not drive mine every day nor do I drive it fast when I do. If I were on the interstates and driving it to work etc... I do think I would like power steering and power brakes.. Of course that is my opinion... I like things more original. I have a cousin that hot-rods everything he has.. I think that messes it up, but that is his trucks and his money. in my opinion, I would never cut a long bed down into a short bed..that is just me..