capt68,
I think you should take that truck to a few antique car/truck shows exactly as it is. There are not many un-touched originals left. Do what you need to do to make it safe to drive as-is and go have fun. I bet if you take it to the local cruize-night you will be the hit of the show.
I bought my 1957 Fire Engine to make it a car hauler...father inlaw asked me not to and I've never regreted it. I get comments everywhere I go. I've driven it over 15,000 miles to shows.
Welcome to the group!
Mike B
