I should have included drive train info (planning on mild 350 with torque numbers about 350 or so), 400 tranny with OD and and cooler hooked to a 12 bolt rear end (I will likely go disc anyway, just for looks). Reliability, safety, and practicality is the objective, the trailer will haul the hi po toys ;)In the end the goal is to build a mild hot rod shop truck that really works like a truck when you need it to.
I am planning on fabricating my own reciever hitch since I will be lowering the truck and would prefer to weld it to the frame and through/around the bumper (I am known as mr. overkill amongst my friends, but everything I make is basically bomb proof when I am done with it
) Electric brake controller installed is a given on this project.
Still getting my research together for what I will need and need to do as the truck sits in a barn at my inlaws 60 miles away. I will get pics to the gallery when I get a chance. Thanks much Houston for the insight, much appreciated (and I really enjoyed the update pics from your project, your truck is really coming along well!!! I know you are not crazy about the polishing, but those Edelbrock valve covers are bitchin looking in there!).
Tobin.
