I restored my 49 3600 about 12 years ago. I used 84 Ford F250 wheels and had no clearance issues until I installed power steering. Needed to install 1" wheel spacers to be able to turn as sharp as originally. As far as obtaining decent highway speeds I installed an S10 5 Speed OD transmission which allows me to do even 70 with no problem. The engine is a 62 261. We pull a 58 canned ham camper which weighs about 2000 lbs. loaded. Handles it perfectly. The bed was purchased from Classic Industries. Love everything about this truck. DaveV
