Nice '54 Adam. Good luck with your project.
It helps to have your wife on board with your project. My wife is on board and we have had a blast meeting people and talking to people about these old trucks. She has been a big help and we are enjoying the adventure.
As you probably know, the bed is not a '54 and is from an earlier model. With that said if you are not going original and you like it, just go with it.
You will find plenty of help from this site for whatever direction you decide to go.
Phillip
