Welcome - I'm 35 miles north of you and still looking for my project. Check out the engine and driveline forum and search for "swaps." Also, check out the article on restore vs. street rod.
I still wrestle with original restoration vs. selective upgrade vs. radical modification. The feedback I got was if you have all the original parts you should restore it. You can search my posts to see the whole dialogue I started when I asked what rear end would go well with a Duramax on a big block Chevelle front frame clip.
Next week, I'm checking out a pile of '39 parts in Petaluma. There is supposed to be more than enough to put a whole truck together.
