Wow, great story. I bought an AD truck in 1976 when I was 18 for $125, no brakes. I can't remember what year it was and it must have been a 3600 because it was a 4 speed on the floor. The only difference in our stories is you were smart enough to hang on to yours. I would love to go back and revisit my decision to get not keep mine. It took almost 40 years but I came to my senses and bought my 54 on January first this year. I think I will keep this one.
