Dash;
You are one lucky mofo, I'm here to tell you. Why? Well, I like Tennessee, but that ain't specifically what I had in mind. Here it is, if you must know: I'm ahead of you by about a week. My '51 3800 Has been running for a week or two now - drove her to work several times - and you can check my update thread to see what I've done. Your answers are there, and your rims are everywhere. ford & dodge both will fit. I got used i6 x 7" aluminum rims and new 235/75R16 tires. I still have 6 original 17" rims with rotten (but round) tires if you want 'em, but i can't imagine why you would, if you intend to drive much.
Mark.