Thanks for the kind welcome. Plans for the truck are settling into place after much thought and internal debate. Ultimately it's going to be a mellow jump in and drive it anywhere type rig

Style:
Ride height and stance are going to stay as they are, I'm a big fan of slightly lowered vehicles but there is something about the way this truck sits that resonates with me. Paint color will likely be boatswain blue (or a close as I can get to it) body and black fenders on solid rims. Going for an original look and feel type vibe that suites the truck

Electronics:
I ordered a new wiring harness for the truck and will be converting it to 12V

Drivetrain:
The 216 the 3spd trans needs to be rebuilt and combined with the torque tube rear all 3 are on the chopping block at this point. I've toyed with a 235/T5 and 10 bolt or 8.8 rear, a 235/original 3spd and torque tube with 3.55 rears gears but at the end of the day I'm pretty sure it will be a mild SBC/auto and 10bolt or 8.8 rear. I'll be converting to disk brakes up front and possibly on all 4 corners depending on which rear end it's running.

Still have lots of reading and thinking to do before ripping into the truck but I'm getting more comfortable with my direction

Cheers

1940 1/2-ton
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