Well, I am in the leave it stock camp. However, I too have made a few modifications to my truck that I believe are practical to drive it on a regular basis.
I kept my old 235. However, if I were going to change out to a 350, I would probably still paint it up in the old green color to look like an old 283 Taskmaster. I added power disc brakes in the front, radial tires, and power steering along with clear-coated Birch wood in the bed.
So, my truck is not completely stock, but for the most part, coming down the road at 50 mph, it sure will look like a factory condition truck!
Like many have already said, enjoy it. As long as it is getting some attention and being saved from the crusher, no matter how you fix it up, at least the young ones can see an example of early American engineering and craftsmanship of a bygone era.
Good luck on your project!
Jim Karras
Orange, CA
'59 Chevrolet Apache 32 Stepside Pickup
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