Just a guess, but I believe for every "resto-mod" truck that gets completed there are probably a dozen or more that end up gathering dust or getting scrapped before the project gets completed because of inexperience, loss of interest, or inadequate budget by someone who began the job with the best of intentions. All of us know (or should) where the road that's paved with those ends up! I'd suggest that you get the truck going by bringing it back to as close to original as possible, and then tackling "upgrades" one at a time as your schedule and budget allows. You just might discover that something "modern" isn't always as desirable as you might have been led to believe. These old rigs managed to travel millions of miles and haul thousands of tons of cargo in their original condition, and one that's put back in good shape will probably outlive the ones that get butchered up and hotrodded. Just my "nickel's worth"- - - -two cents adjusted for inflation!
Jerry
