Hi Grossie73

I would keep it just like it is...yes do the rear gear swap as you have planned....maybe some better brakes for the front axle if you have the hankering to that type of work...

I love the looks of your truck...we had one that was twin to yours back in the in my my home town...

Keep us in the loop....you have an awesome truck right there...

MikeC

1951 Chevy 3800 1-Ton
Howard Knapp
In the Stovebolt Gallery
1948 Chevy 1-Ton (sold Nov 2017)
1953 Chevy 1-Ton (sold 10/1/2016)