Thanks for the response. The front end sheetmetal is 54 or early 55. I want the flat bedside tops and I was led to believe that the frames kickup was different at the bed mounts between 53 and 54,(or early 55).. The reason I am asking all the dumb questions is because I am getting the parts together for what will be a buildup over a period of time(when I get the time)but it looks to me the starting point will be the frame. There is a MII based front suspension buildup on another forum and I think by kinda following it , I can get an idea of the work involved. Thanks , Joe