Thanks folks, you are increasing my confidence.

Tomorrow I will try to get back to the project, finish the disassembly and consider the options.

Keep any suggestions coming. The last time I was doing a project like this was...56 years ago!

Thanks,
Nick

Nick
1940 KC Model 1/2 Ton Pickup Project
(with '37-'39 Bed and what we think is a '42-'46 Frame)
Taos, New Mexico