Jase, Congradulations on your new truck, and of course, welcome to the Stovebolt. Like everyone above has said, to go original or rod is a personal choice. I, myself, gave this same subject a lot of thought when I acquired my '56 3100. For me, "near original" ended up to be my goal for the restoration. (Click on my profile for a photo.) I did those things I felt necessary to insure a "safe driver", and am real happy with the results. Another item is to consider how you're going to use your truck. Will it be a daily driver, are there any plans for towing a trailer, will it be mainly used for week end cruise in's and shows--just lots to consider before deciding which way to go. One of the biggest considerations is how much you are willing to put into it money wise. Best advice I can give, is just enjoy it!
