Guycamm55,
Don't sweat the little things.
Just remember, with advanced age comes lack of patience.
Some of us are nearing the proverbial end of the nearly used up roll of toilet paper, and we tend to get snippy.
It is your truck.
It is your money.
It should be your plan.
The fun is doing it your way, even if it is wrong, then making it right.
In my opinion, you asked too many question all at once. That tends to boggle up even the sharpest of minds. And there are some sharp minds in here with lots of experience, good and bad.
Hope that helps. And welcome to Stovebolt, BTW!
Carl


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