I did use a GMC steering wheel and horn button, that has to help some. The sheet metal on it is rust free, so no real reason to change it. I too think that he frame could be heavier for what the truck is now, but it shows no signs of weakness, it is double framed for a good portion, that helps.
I have always said I will drive anything that runs. But after working on this and some other fords I really do prefer to play with GM stuff.
I bought this truck for the adventure of driving it home from CA. As well as to learn from how it was put together / converted. Also to play with a Detroit, as my real project, the 48 with a 4-53T is still a few years away from driving. I for the most part enjoyed swapping the axles and related goodies, and learned a lot from doing it.
This truck was never intended to be a permanent member of the family, just something to play with for a little while and come out even or, if I am lucky, make a little money.
I am about done with it. I still need to have the bed liner sprayed on the cab floor, and replace the sleeper seal. Have some more steam cleaning done so I can find and stop the last few dribbles, and that's it.
I will drive it to the ATHS truck show in Colorado Springs in about two weeks, and hopefully I'll have to find a different ride home.
Grigg
