CTrujillo Dandy truck.your wood pile seems well stocked,on your modifications go for it. After about 30 of these trucks v-8 conversions and original now have a 51 6400 pickup 98 inch wheel base. Best one so far,not awkward,plenty of brakes,8.25 rubber,4 link built at home,10,000 miles so far,235 with fresh bearings turned in there in the truck by me. Best modification is on straight propane,great in cold weather,.it's your truck !!