Thanks for the input guys. I was already leaning to the option of just putting her back as she was meant to be. Just got her 3 weeks ago, and haven't laid a wrench on her yet. So far I just like to go into the shop and look at her. Oh, and pinch myself to be sure I'm not dreaming again.
I'm finishing up on another project (a '97 S-10) to get it out of the way so I will have room to start on the 52.
Looks like I need to set up a site to publish picturs of my progress. Looks like a lot of people on this site use Photobucket. Any suggestions?
Still working on the neighbor for his panel. I'm not too proud to grovel, bribe, or beg.

Keep on truckin