Jerry- thanks for the input.
Plowboy- Love your truck, thanks too. I have talked to that guy with the perpetual craigslist ad. He has a pair of 8' sides and running boards to match. Said they're nice and the running boards are excellent- asking 450 for the lot of em. I've got them stashed away in my head but swould rather have 9' so..
Also priced out sheet today in case I decide to go the way you went. Really want to find a GMC logo tailgate too. I have a Chevrolet and one that's not stamped (came off a '47 gmc).
